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Peer reviewedChelimsky, Eleanor; Morra, Linda G. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1984
Evaluation synthesis, a meta-evaluation method developed by the General Accounting Office to improve evaluation utilization by legislators, is described. It is designed to: (1) focus on the information needs and priorities of legislators, and (2) ensure continuous communication between sponsor and evaluator. The strengths and limitations of this…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Federal Programs, Information Needs
