Practical Program Evaluation: Assessing and Improving Planning, Implementation, and Effectiveness
2006
Practical Program Evaluation Book Review
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Lavinghouze S. René
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
The book provides a comprehensive overview of program evaluation processes and proposes a new evaluation taxonomy.
Supporting Evidence
- The book discusses the evaluation process from planning to outcome assessment.
- It proposes a new evaluation taxonomy to help evaluators understand and apply evaluation designs.
- The author encourages the inclusion of stakeholders throughout the evaluation process.
Takeaway
This book helps people understand how to evaluate programs better, making it easier for them to see what works and what doesn't.
Limitations
The book lacks discussion on how evaluation results are used and does not adequately address stakeholder questions and evaluation priorities.
Participant Demographics
Intended for students who have completed an entry-level evaluation course and seasoned evaluators.
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