The Theory-Driven Perspective.

Chen, Huey-tsyh, Ed.

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Theory-Driven Perspective.

Chen, Huey-tsyh, Ed.

Evaluation and Program Planning, spec iss v12 n4 p297-398 1989

Twelve articles discuss the advantages of theory-driven evaluation for: (1) identifying crucial issues; (2) integrating program implementation into evaluation; (3) diagnosing problems in program studies; (4) diagnosing problems in program structures; and (5) enhancing evaluation utilization. Topics include optimizing validity in program and evaluation research, and outcome pattern matching. (SLD)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Research, Evaluation Utilization, Program Evaluation, Scientific Methodology, Theories, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Collected Works - Serials; Reports - Evaluative

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