'In an era when government policy emphasizes 'scientifically based research' (No Child Left Behind), this book provides an important resource in understanding what this means' - Diane Browder, Snyder Distinguished Professor of Special Education, University of North Carolina, Charlotte. 'This is a su[...]

Evenly and fairly covering all methodological paradigms, this text combines theory with practical advice on how to do research and evaluation while integrating issues of social justice and cultural diversity into the full spectrum of research methods.[...]

This engaging text takes an evenhanded approach to major theoretical paradigms in evaluation and builds a bridge from them to evaluation practice. Featuring helpful checklists, procedural steps, provocative questions that invite readers to explore their own theoretical assumptions, and practical exe[...]