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Credibility, Validity, and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology de Apollo M. Nkwake

Credibility, Validity, and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology

Autor Apollo M. Nkwake
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Credible methods choice lies in the assumptions we make about the appropriateness and validity of selected methods and the validity of those assumptions. Instead, this book analyzes assumptions underlying actual methodological choices in evaluation studies and how these influence evaluation quality.
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ISBN-13: 9783031456169
ISBN-10: 3031456165
Pagini: 208
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.32 kg
Ediția:Second Edition 2023
Editura: Springer

Cuprins

Chapter 1. Constituents of Evaluation Practice.- Chapter 2. Credible Methodology.- Chapter 3. Validity in Framing an Evaluation’s Purpose and Questions.- Chapter 4. Validity in Evaluation Designs and Methods.- Chapter 5. Validity in Measures and data collection.- Chapter 6. Validity in Analysis, Interpretation, and Conclusions.- Chapter 7. Validity in Evaluation Utilization.- Chapter 8. Validity in performance measurement.- Chapter 9. Explication of Methodological Assumptions: A Metaevaluation.- Chapter 10. Working with assumptions in humanitarian assistance evaluation.- Chapter 11. Conclusion.

Notă biografică

Apollo M. Nkwake is a Research Associate Professor for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) at Tulane University’s Disaster Resilience and Leadership Academy (DRLA). He previously held Senior M&E Advisor positions at World Vision United States, University Research Co, LLC, and JSI Research and Training Institute. He has research, monitoring and evaluation field experience with United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank, the British Department for International Development (DFID), UNICEF and World Vision programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America.  Apollo is an active member of American Evaluation Association, International Development Evaluation Association, and Canadian Evaluation Society; holds Canadian Evaluation Society’s Credentialed Evaluator Designation and is author of two books and several peer-reviewed journal articles/book chapters on international development and program evaluation themes. Dr. Nkwake earned his PhD in Social Development from University of Cape Town.

Textul de pe ultima copertă

This book focuses on methods of choice in program evaluation. Credible methods choice lies in the assumptions we make about the appropriateness and validity of selected methods and the validity of those assumptions. As evaluators make methodological decisions in various stages of the evaluation process, a number of validity questions arise. Yet unexamined assumptions are a risk to useful evaluation. The first edition of this book discussed the formulation of credible methodological arguments and methods of examining validity assumptions. However, previous publications suggest advantages and disadvantages of using various methods and when to use them. Instead, this book analyzes assumptions underlying actual methodological choices in evaluation studies and how these influence evaluation quality. This analysis is the basis of suggested tools.
The second edition extends the review of methodological assumptions to the evaluation of humanitarian assistance. While evaluators ofhumanitarian action apply conventional research methods and standards, they have to adapt these methods to the challenges and constraints of crisis contexts. For example, the urgency and chaos of humanitarian emergencies makes it hard to obtain program documentation; objectives may be unclear, and early plans may quickly become outdated as the context changes or is clarified. The lack of up-to-date baseline data is not uncommon. Neither is staff turnover. Differences in perspective may intensify and undermine trust. The deviation from ideal circumstances challenges evaluation and calls for methodological innovation. And how do evaluators work with assumptions in non-ideal settings? What tools are most relevant and effective? This revised edition reviews major evaluations of humanitarian action and discusses strategies for working with evaluation assumptions in crises and stable program settings.

Caracteristici

Provides practical tools to guide systematic choice and documentation of the appropriate evaluation methods for development programs Analyzes assumptions underlying methodological choices in evaluation studies Contains workshop materials that can be used for undergraduate, graduate and in-service training for development evaluators and managers of development programs Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras