{"product_id":"the-abcs-of-evaluation-isbn-9781394296026","title":"The ABCs of Evaluation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most up-to-date version of the gold standard reference in conducting evaluations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe newly revised fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy-to-read explanation of the concepts and methods of the evaluation process. The author explains what the process offers to people who go through it, how to conduct it properly, and how to draw on its conclusions to improve your workplace. The book also walks you through every step of the evaluation process, answering not just the theoretical question of “Why should we evaluate?” but demonstrating the nuts and bolts of an effective and illuminating evaluation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor John Boulmetis  presents evidence-based and useful strategies for conducting evaluations, transforming them from something seen by your people as something to “get around” or “get through”—or as something being done “to” them as opposed to “for” them—into an invaluable data gathering and processing tool for organizations of all types and sizes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive guide to evaluation for program and project managers who are new to the discipline\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTime-tested and proven evaluation principles and techniques you can apply immediately within your own organization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to collect data, set standards, implement an evaluation plan, select an evaluation model, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for managers, supervisors, team facilitators, and data analysts, \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e is a step-by-step playbook for conducting useful and effective evaluations in any industry and within organizations of any size. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables and Exhibits xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 What Is Evaluation? 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Denominators 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Definitions of Evaluation 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Impact 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Alternatives 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Areas to Improve 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Levels 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormal Reasons to Evaluate 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Application 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormative and Summative Evaluations 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Exercises 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Why Evaluate? 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants and Grantsmanship 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimitations 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsiderations 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Exercise 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Decision- Making: Whom to Involve, How, and Why? 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram and Project Cycles 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation and Monitoring 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram Planning Cycle and Evaluation 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Exercises 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Starting Point: The Evaluator’s Program Description 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat an Evaluator’s Program Description Can Do 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping an Evaluator’s Program Description 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Exercises 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Choosing an Evaluation Model 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Than One Way to Evaluate 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Evaluation Models 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Models 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Model 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation Design Format 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Considerations 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Exercise 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Data Sources 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Point 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative and Quantitative Data Sources 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Levels of Data 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNature of Data Collection 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExisting Data 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNewly Collected Data 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Exercise 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Data Analysis 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Analysis 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevels of Data 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Exercise 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware for Personal Computers 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Is It Evaluation or Is It Research? 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Evaluation or Research from Intent 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Evaluation or Research from Design 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative and Quantitative Characteristics 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling and Surveys 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Exercise 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Writing the Evaluation Report 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Your Findings 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation Reports 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Report Outline 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Exercise 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Evaluation as a Business 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs There a Market for Program Evaluation? 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Find the Business? 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProactive Resources 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReactive Resources 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency Resources 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do You Negotiate a Contract? 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the Business Alive 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Words and Concepts 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA: More on Data Analysis 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyses for Each Level 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignificance Testing 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatistical and Practical Significance 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB: Sample Evaluation Report 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC: Sample Evaluation Contract 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation of the XYZ Training Project 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD: Sample Evaluator Job Description 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluator— MA, MEd, Education Technology and Instructional Design 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimer 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 285\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Boulmetis, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Rhode Island School of Education. Dr. Boulmetis received his master’s degree in education from the University of Rhode Island and his doctoral degree in adult and vocational education from The Ohio State University. Since his retirement, he has consulted as an independent third-party evaluator on federal grants and contracts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhyllis Dutwin, MA,\u003c\/b\u003e was president of Dutwin Associates, a training and development firm, and former vice president of Reading and Educational Services of New Jersey. She received her master’s degree in adult education, training, and development from the University of Rhode Island.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA simply written, clearly explained guide to the concepts and methods of evolution, with a focus on mastering practical competencies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e is a thorough and readable introduction to program evaluation for students and practitioners alike. This book covers each of the important steps in the evaluation process, including building stakeholder relationships, designing programs, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to learning the basics of evaluation, readers will master theories and techniques that will enable them to work effectively in evaluation settings, like how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance multiple goals and objectives, including those of the organization, the staff, and the client\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the appropriate evaluation model and data sources for any scenario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo beyond simple questionnaires to determine whether a program has the intended positive effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablish accountability through initial and ongoing program evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e also includes new cases and scenarios from the social sciences, education, health, and human services. Throughout the book, charts, graphs, models, and lists help organize, extend, and facilitate the understanding of each evaluation concept. Each chapter covers a specific set of objectives or tasks, allowing readers to develop evaluation skills that will meet real-world needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990151151845,"sku":"NP9781394296026","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394296026.jpg?v=1761786698","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-abcs-of-evaluation-isbn-9781394296026","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}