Theory-Driven Evaluations / Edition 1

by Huey T. (Tsyh) Chen, Peter H. Rossi

Overview

A new, comprehensive framework for programme evaluation designed to bridge the gap between the method- and theory-oriented perspectives, is presented in this book, newly available in paper. Chen provides an intensive discussion of the nature and functions of programme theory, approaches to constructing programme theories, and the integration of programme theory with evaluation processes. Specific types of theory-driven evaluations, as well as principles and guidelines for application, are developed for meeting different policy purposes. Application of systematic strategies is illustrated by concrete examples from a variety of evaluation studies in different fields.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803958999
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/01/1990
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.74(d)

About the Author

Huey T. Chen has been a Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham since 2002. He was born and raised in Taiwan. Dr. Chen worked at the University of Akron until 1997, when he joined the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the chief of an evaluation branch. Dr. Chen had taken a leadership role in designing and implementing a national evaluation system for assessing the CDC funded HIV prevention programs, which are based in health departments and community organizations. Dr. Chen has contributed to the development of evaluation theory and methodology, especially in the areas of program theory and theory-driven evaluations. His book, Theory-Driven Evaluations, has been recognized as one of the landmarks in program evaluation. In 1998 he received the Senior Biomedical Research Service Award from the CDC. He is also the 1993 recipient of the Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award for contributions to Evaluation Theory from the American Evaluation Association.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Method and Theory in Program Evaluation
A Question of Balance
PART TWO: THE THEORY-DRIVEN PERSPECTIVE
The Theory-Driven Perspective
The New Alternative
Constructing Program Theory
Values, Approaches, and Strategies
Applications of Theory-Driven Evaluations
PART THREE: NORMATIVE EVALUATIONS: BASIC TYPES
Normative Outcome Evaluation
Normative Treatment Evaluation
Normative Implementation Environment Evaluation
PART FOUR: CAUSAL EVALUATIONS: BASIC TYPES
Impact Evaluation I
Broadening the Evidence Base
Impact Evaluation II
Assessing Intended and Unintended Outcomes
Intervening Mechanism Evaluation
Generalization Evaluation
PART FIVE: COMPOSITE TYPES
Normative Treatment-Impact Evaluation
Normative Implementation Environment-Impact Evaluation
PART SIX: CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION