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Peer reviewedSchwandt, Thomas A., Ed. – New Directions for Evaluation, 1998
The five chapters of this special issue provide insights into how Scandinavians understand evaluation practice. Although there is no "Scandinavian" perspective on evaluation, theory and practice in the Scandinavian countries unfold against sociocultural and intellectual influences that differ from those of the United States. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedNagel, Stuart S., Ed.; Dunn, William N., Ed. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1990
Six articles on the relationship between policy theory and the practice of policy evaluation are presented. Articles address basic theoretical issues, theories in practice, the epistemological foundations of decision technology, selection of policy analysis instrumentation, utilization of public policy analysis, and justifying policy arguments.…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Epistemology, Evaluation Utilization, Measurement Techniques
Peer reviewedWye, Chris; And Others – Evaluation Practice, 1989
Three articles on evaluation in the Federal government describe a decline in budget and staff support, narrowing of the agenda to internal management issues, and the subordination of evaluation to other functions. Issues for the future of Federal government evaluation are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Utilization, Federal Government
