{"product_id":"handbook-of-practical-program-evaluation-isbn-9781118893609","title":"Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe leading program evaluation reference, updated with the latest tools and techniques\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Practical Program Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e provides tools for managers and evaluators to address questions about the performance of public and nonprofit programs. Neatly integrating authoritative, high-level information with practicality and readability, this guide gives you the tools and processes you need to analyze your program's operations and outcomes more accurately. This new fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, with new coverage of the latest evaluation methods, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCulturally responsive evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopting designs and tools to evaluate multi-service community change programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing role playing to collect data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing cognitive interviewing to pre-test surveys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoding qualitative data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll discover robust analysis methods that produce a more accurate picture of program results, and learn how to trace causality back to the source to see how much of the outcome can be directly attributed to the program. Written by award-winning experts at the top of the field, this book also contains contributions from the leading evaluation authorities among academics and practitioners to provide the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference on the topic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValid and reliable data constitute the bedrock of accurate analysis, and since funding relies more heavily on program analysis than ever before, you cannot afford to rely on weak or outdated methods. This book gives you expert insight and leading edge tools that help you paint a more accurate picture of your program's processes and results, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eObtaining valid, reliable, and credible performance data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging and working with stakeholders to design valuable evaluations and performance monitoring systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing program outcomes and tracing desired outcomes to program activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding robust analyses of both quantitative and qualitative data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernmental bodies, foundations, individual donors, and other funding bodies are increasingly demanding information on the use of program funds and program results. The \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Practical Program Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to collect and present valid and reliable data about programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigures, Tables, and Exhibits ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Editors xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contributors xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Evaluation Planning and Design 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Planning and Designing Useful Evaluations 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer, Harry P. Hatry, Joseph S. Wholey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Analyzing and Engaging Stakeholders 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn M. Bryson, Michael Quinn Patton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Using Logic Models 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn A. McLaughlin, Gretchen B. Jordan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Exploratory Evaluation 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoseph S. Wholey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Performance Measurement 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheodore H. Poister\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Comparison Group Designs 137\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGary T. Henry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Randomized Controlled Trials 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarole J. Torgerson, David J. Torgerson, Celia A. Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Conducting Case Studies 177\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKarin Martinson, Carolyn O’Brien\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Recruitment and Retention of Study Participants 197\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScott C. Cook, Shara Godiwalla, Keeshawna S. Brooks, Christopher V. Powers, Priya John\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Designing, Managing, and Analyzing Multisite Evaluations 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Evaluating Community Change Programs 259\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrett Theodos, Joseph Firschein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Culturally Responsive Evaluation 281\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStafford Hood, Rodney K. Hopson, Karen E. Kirkhart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Practical Data Collection Procedures 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Using Agency Records 325\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry P. Hatry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Using Surveys 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer, Timothy Triplett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Role Playing 383\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaudia L. Aranda, Diane K. Levy, Sierra Stoney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Using Ratings by Trained Observers 412\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarbara J. Cohn Berman, Verna Vasquez\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Collecting Data in the Field 445\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDemetra Smith Nightingale, Shelli Balter Rossman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Using the Internet 474\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam C. Adams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Conducting Semi-Structured Interviews 492\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam C. Adams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Focus Group Interviewing 506\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard A. Krueger, Mary Anne Casey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Using Stories in Evaluation 535\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard A. Krueger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Data Analysis 557\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Qualitative Data Analysis 561\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDelwyn Goodrick, Patricia J. Rogers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Using Statistics in Evaluation 596\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer, Dylan Conger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit Analysis 636\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephanie Riegg Cellini, James Edwin Kee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Meta-Analyses, Systematic Reviews, and Evaluation Syntheses 673\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert Boruch, Anthony Petrosino, Claire Morgan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: Use of Evaluation 699\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Pitfalls in Evaluations 701\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry P. Hatry, Kathryn E. Newcomer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Providing Recommendations, Suggestions, and Options for Improvement 725\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge F. Grob\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Writing for Impact 739\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge F. Grob\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Contracting for Evaluation Products and Services 765\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames B. Bell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Use of Evaluation in Government 798\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoseph S. Wholey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Evaluation Challenges, Issues, and Trends 816\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry P. Hatry, Kathryn E. Newcomer, Joseph S. Wholey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Index 833\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 841\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKATHRYN E. NEWCOMER\u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy Administration at the George Washington University.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHARRY P. HATRY\u003c\/b\u003e is a Distinguished Fellow and director of the Public Management Program at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOSEPH S. WHOLEY\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor Emeritus of the School of Policy, Planning and Development at the University of Southern California.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE LEADING PROGRAM EVALUATION REFERENCE, UPDATED WITH THE LATEST TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The fourth edition of The \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Practical Program Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e has raised the bar again. This new revised and expanded volume is a must read for evaluation practitioners and scholars alike. The transdiscipline practice of evaluation is evolving rapidly, and this volume is an excellent resource to keep you on the cutting edge.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Stewart I. Donaldson,\u003c\/b\u003e President, American Evaluation Association and Dean \u0026amp; Professor, Claremont Graduate University  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Designs, methods, tools and uses of evaluation in U.S. government and nonprofit organizations are concretely presented with no jargon, and buzzwords. It should be a required reading for international students of evaluation as well, as it is readable and relevant for anyone interested in embarking on an evaluation journey.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Mita Marra,\u003c\/b\u003e President of the Italian Evaluation Association  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The fourth edition of this indispensable guide for the evaluation research student and professional alike covers the field's full range of core tasks while keeping the reader up to date on the latest techniques needed to address them.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Alan Werner,\u003c\/b\u003e Principal Associate, Abt Associates  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This isn't a Handbook — it's a search engine on a shelf. Anytime I need the current hinking on a practical evaluation topic, I just reach for this book, and very soon I'm up-to-date. A must-have book, in my opinion.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Michael Hendricks,\u003c\/b\u003e Independent Evaluation Consultant  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The emphasis of this book is on 'practical.' It doesn't just cover the design issues common in many other texts, but also how to get action taken on the results of an evaluation. It doesn't belong on a reference shelf, but on evaluators' desks!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—John M. Kamensky,\u003c\/b\u003e senior fellow, IBM Center for The Business of Government  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I've been using the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Practical Program Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e in my program evaluation course for years, and truly appreciate the editors' efforts to keep it current and dynamic. My students are government managers for whom my course is an introduction to what program evaluation is and how it might be useful to them in managing and improving their program. 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