"Paradigms Lost": Some Thoughts on Choosing Methods in Evaluation Research.

Reichardt, Charles S.; Cook, Thomas D.

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Publication Date: 1980

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"Paradigms Lost": Some Thoughts on Choosing Methods in Evaluation Research.

Reichardt, Charles S.; Cook, Thomas D.

Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, v3 n4 p229-36 1980

How some of the past literature creates the impression of an inevitable method-paradigm linkage and of a forced choice between qualitative and quantitative paradigms is shown. Difficulties of making method choices are considered. It is suggested that purposefully developed strengths of different methods should not be ignored. (Author/GK)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Evaluation Methods, Input Output Analysis, Interviews, Literature Reviews, Models, Quasiexperimental Design, Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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