{"product_id":"qualitative-inquiry-in-evaluation-isbn-9780470447673","title":"Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation","description":"\u003cb\u003eIntegrate qualitative inquiry approaches and methods into the practice of evaluation\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eQualitative inquiry can have a major effect on evaluation practice, and provides evaluators a means to explore and examine various settings and contexts in need of rich description and deeper understanding. \u003ci\u003eQualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice\u003c\/i\u003e explores the most important considerations for both students and evaluation professionals. Using various evaluation theories and approaches as a springboard for real-world practice, this reference serves as an accessible text for beginning students and seasoned professionals alike. Readers are given an in-depth view of the key qualities and benefits of qualitative inquiry, which also serves as a crucial counterpart to quantitative analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapters in part one focus on the foundations, core concepts, and intersection of evaluation theory and qualitative inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart two contains contributions from leading evaluators whose design, implementation, and reporting strategies for qualitative inquiry are centered on common, real-world settings. These case-based chapters point to the strengths and challenges of implementing qualitative evaluations. Key competencies for conducting effective qualitative evaluations are also discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the role of qualitative inquiry in many prominent approaches to evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the method's history and delves into key concepts in qualitative inquiry and evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps readers understand which qualities are necessary to be an effective qualitative evaluator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the viewpoints and experiences of expert editors and contributing authors with high levels of understanding on the topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital tool for evaluators and students alike who are looking to deepen their understanding of the theoretical perspectives and practice considerations of qualitative evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFigures and Tables xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Contributors xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: The Intersection of Qualitative Inquiry and Evaluation Approaches 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Origins, Meaning, and Significance of Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas A. Schwandt and Timothy J. Cash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Genesis of Qualitative Evaluation 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Qualitative Evaluation? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnduring Contributions 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Two: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eQualitative Inquiry in Utilization-Focused Evaluation 25\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Quinn Patton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Focus on Evaluation Use as the Primary Evaluation Outcome 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Definitions 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvolving Intended Users in Making Evaluation Decisions 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative Inquiry into Evaluation Use: Emergence of the Personal Factor 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsiderations for Incorporating Qualitative Inquiry into Utilization-Focused Evaluations 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticularly Appropriate Uses of Qualitative Evaluations 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue of Incorporating Qualitative Approaches 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges Associated with Qualitative Inquiry in Utilization-Focused Evaluations 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eQualitative Inquiry for Policy Makers 55\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge F. Grob\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho are the Policy Makers and How Do They Operate? 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Qualitative Analysis is Important to Policy Makers 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples for Influencing Policy Makers 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eQualitative Inquiry Within Theory-Driven Evaluation: Perspectives and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFuture Directions 77\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatrina L. Bledsoe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheory-driven Evaluation: A Brief History 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Elements in Theory-driven Evaluation 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative Inquiry: An Imperative to Theory-driven Evaluation 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Five: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eConceptual and Practical Intersections Between Participatory Evaluation and Qualitative Inquiry 99\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJill Anne Chouinard and J. Bradley Cousins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipatory Evaluation: Concepts and Principles of Practice 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative Inquiry: A Brief Overview of Key Characteristics 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating Participatory Evaluation and Qualitative Inquiry: Conceptual Intersections 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpistemological Intersections 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethodological Linkages 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Intersections 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Benefits 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential Challenges 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Tales from the Field of Qualitative Evaluation 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Does it Take to Be An Effective Qualitative Evaluator? Essential Competencies 141\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaurie Stevahn and Jean A. King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetencies for Professional Practice 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToward Competencies for Evaluators 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluator Competency Taxonomies 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetencies for Qualitative Evaluators 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCore Competency Domains 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitment to the Qualitative Paradigm 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Expertise 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Qualitative Sixth Sense 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDealing with Asymmetric Relations Between Stakeholders: Facilitating Dialogue and Mutual Learning Through Qualitative Inquiry 167\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eVivianne E. Baur and Tineke A. Abma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluators’ Outlook and Identity 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluators’ Methodological Choices and Actions 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalancing Insider–Outsider Roles as a New External Evaluator 189\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorma Martínez-Rubin and Stuart Hanson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to the Sponsoring Organization’s Request for Proposals 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Use of Qualitative Inquiry 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Influences on Evaluation Design 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrends in Health Education 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into the Formality of Evaluation Design 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Collection, Analysis, and Reporting 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflections on Evaluator Background 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflections on Our Evaluation Process 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflections on Our Use of Qualitative Inquiry 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Nine: Whose Story is This, Anyway? Navigating an Ethical Conundrum 213\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSharon F. Rallis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Context: Who’s Doing What? 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Moral Lens on Qualitative Inquiry: Principles and Ethical Theories 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges: Ethical and Logistic 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Questions 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Ten: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eElements of Quality in Qualitative Evaluation 251\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeslie Goodyear, Jennifer Jewiss, Janet Usinger, and Eric Barela\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding and Acknowledging Personal Identity 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Trusting Relationships 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting on and Managing Relationships 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmploying Sound and Explicit Methodology, and Being Transparent about It 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying True to the Data 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFostering Learning 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Concepts 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 277\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLESLIE GOODYEAR, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e is a principal research scientist at EDC, with nearly twenty years in the evaluation profession. She is a long-term, active member of the American Evaluation Association, associate editor of the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e, and co-chair of the AEA Qualitative Methods Topical Interest Group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJENNIFER JEWISS, EdD\u003c\/b\u003e is a research assistant professor in the Department of Leadership and Developmental Sciences at the University of Vermont and co-chair of the AEA Qualitative Methods Topical Interest Group. Her work has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePractical Assessment Research \u0026amp; Evaluation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJANET USINGER, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Nevada, Reno, and program co-chair of the AEA Qualitative Methods Topical Interest Group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERIC BARELA, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e is chief knowledge and impact officer at Partners in School Innovation, and program co-chair of the AEA Qualitative Methods Topical Interest Group.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQualitative inquiry methods and philosophy, with practical real-world applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQualitative Inquiry in Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e brings together evaluation theory and practice to provide an accessible, practical introduction to qualitative evaluation for students, and a useful reference for practicing evaluators. Contributions from leading practitioners describe the design, implementation, and reporting of qualitative evaluations in real-world settings, and case-based examples illustrate the benefits and challenges faced in those settings. Readers learn how qualitative inquiry fits into major evaluation approaches, and gain the skills and knowledge required to produce a high-quality evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompiled by active, recognized experts in the field, this book provides a unique insight into the evaluator’s methodological toolbox, as well as utilization techniques that can ease the everyday challenges presented by complicated or nuanced settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the origins and significance of qualitative inquiry in evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConceptualize and implement qualitative inquiry within commonly used evaluation approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the key competencies that make an effective qualitative evaluator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to optimize stakeholder relationships with dialogue and mutual learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine strategies for balancing roles and navigating ethical conundrums\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective evaluation requires a particular skillset and a deep understanding of prominent theory and methodology. \u003ci\u003eQualitative Inquiry in Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e draws from the wisdom and experience of industry leaders to provide a comprehensive, practical reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989892874469,"sku":"NP9780470447673","price":72.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470447673.jpg?v=1761785819","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/qualitative-inquiry-in-evaluation-isbn-9780470447673","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}