Understanding Evaluation Theory and Its Role in Guiding Practice: Formal, Folk, and Otherwise.

Christie, Christina A.

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ERIC Number: EJ674011

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Understanding Evaluation Theory and Its Role in Guiding Practice: Formal, Folk, and Otherwise.

Christie, Christina A.

New Directions for Evaluation, n97 p91-93 Spr 2003

Makes summary comments on the empirical study of evaluation theory and practice. Research has indicated that the statistical fit between theorists' and everyday evaluators' practice is weak, and the approaches used by everyday evaluators are not easily aligned with constructs assumed to be the theoretical terrain. (SLD)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Theories, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Book/Product Reviews; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue titled "The Practice-Theory Relationship in Evaluation."