Exploring the influence and application of Campbellian validity typology in the theory and practice of outcome evaluation, this volume addresses the strengths and weaknesses of this often controversial evaluation method and presents new perspectives for its use.Editors Huey T. Chen, Stewart I. Donal[...]
"What Counts as Credible Evidence in Applied Research and Evaluation" thoroughly covers one of the most fundamental issues facing applied research and evaluation practice today - what counts as sound evidence for decision making? An internationally renowned line up of authors explore a wide range of[...]
The editors include lessons from their own applied research and evaluation, and suggest ways in which practitioners might address the key issues and challenges of collecting credible evidence. The Second Edition focuses on how to produce actionable evidence as well as credible evidence.[...]