The Importance of a Discovery Capacity in Community-Based Health and Human Service Program Evaluation.

Leviton, Laura C.; Schuh, Russell G.

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Importance of a Discovery Capacity in Community-Based Health and Human Service Program Evaluation.

Leviton, Laura C.; Schuh, Russell G.

New Directions for Evaluation, n83 p17-35 Fall 1999

Argues for maintaining a discovery capacity (both qualitative and quantitative) in evaluations of community-based health and human service programs. Discovery capacity is defined as a mechanism to detect new insights and developments in programs. Cites reasons this capacity is especially important in community-based programs. (SLD)

Descriptors: Community Programs, Discovery Processes, Evaluation Methods, Health Programs, Human Services, Program Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue titled "Evaluating Health and Human Service Programs in Community Settings."