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Publication Date: 1998
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Minimalist Theory: The Least Theory that Practice Requires.
Scriven, Michael
American Journal of Evaluation, v19 n1 p57-70 Win 1998
The first part of this paper discusses the nature of theories and why some understanding of this abstract subject is of value in the practice of evaluation. The second part looks at the dependence of good practice on a minimalist theory of evaluation and what such a theory entails. (SLD)
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Language: English
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