Truth and Credibility in Sincere Policy Analysis: Alternative Approaches for the Production of Policy-Relevant Knowledge.

Bozeman, Barry; Landsbergen, David

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Truth and Credibility in Sincere Policy Analysis: Alternative Approaches for the Production of Policy-Relevant Knowledge.

Bozeman, Barry; Landsbergen, David

Evaluation Review, v13 n4 p355-79 Aug 1989

Two competing approaches to policy analysis are distinguished: a credibility approach, and a truth approach. According to the credibility approach, the policy analyst's role is to search for plausible argument rather than truth. Each approach has pragmatic tradeoffs in fulfilling the goal of providing usable knowledge to decision makers. (TJH)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Credibility, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Research, Evaluators, Policy Formation

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