Program evaluation : an introduction to an evidence-based approach /
David Royse, University of Kentucky, Bruce A. Thyer, Florida State University, Deborah K. Padgett, New York University.
- Sixth Edition.
- Boston, MA : Cengage Learning, [2016]
- xii, 412 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Rev. ed. of: Program evaluation: an introduction / David Royse ... [et al.]. 5th ed. c2010. "Print year: 2014" --Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Ethical issues in program evaluation -- Needs assessment -- Qualitative and mixed methods in evaluation -- What are formative and process evaluation? -- Single system research designs -- Client satisfaction -- Sampling -- Group research designs -- Cost-effectiveness and cost analysis -- Measurement tools and strategies -- Selecting the best evaluation measure for your project -- Pragmatic issues -- Writing evaluation proposals, reports, and journal articles.