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Preventing the Misuse of Evaluation.
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Stevens, Carla J., Ed.; Dial, Micah, Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1994
This theme issue discusses the misuse of evaluation. The eight articles all discuss instances in which the evaluation process or evaluation findings were misused. Misuse is usually not the result of methodological issues but rather is an issue of human relations and sometimes of political pressure. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators
Evaluation and the Federal Decision Maker.
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Barkdoll, Gerald L., Ed.; Bell, James B., Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1989
This sourcebook presents information about three types of federal decision makers who are frequent clients of evaluation: career government executives; political appointees; and congressional staff members. Differences among these decision makers are highlighted in seven articles, with emphasis on meeting client needs and process dimensions of…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Utilization
Evaluating Training Programs in Business and Industry.
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Brinkerhoff, Robert O., Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1989
Seven papers are presented that demonstrate new directions and practices in the evaluation of training programs. Different perspectives and approaches are represented, but in each case the evaluation described has been successful in making trainers more effective and accountable. (SLD)
Descriptors: Business, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
Hard-Won Lessons in Program Evaluation.
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Scriven, Michael – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1993
Seven chapters present 31 propositions challenging traditional ideas about the nature and practice of program evaluation. Methods to improve evaluation models and approaches and ways to address intermediate and advanced evaluation issues are explored. The discussion also serves as an introduction to the most analytical and comprehensive of the…
Descriptors: Bias, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Utilization
Evaluating Health Promotion Programs.
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Braverman, Marc T., Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1989
Perspectives are provided to help evaluators of health promotion programs. Eight papers present critical issues in such evaluations, including: (1) conceptual themes of program theory and context; (2) topics related to measurement, data analysis, and research design; and (3) reports of evaluation studies. (SLD)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Data Analysis, Disease Control, Evaluation Methods
Emerging Roles of Evaluation in Science Education Reform.
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O'Sullivan, Rita G. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1995
The five articles of this theme issue focus on new developments in the evaluation of science education programs that have both substantive and theoretical implications for the field of evaluation. Past and current evaluation approaches are reviewed, and an overview is given of new assessments consistent with new curriculum developments. (SLD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Evaluating Mental Health Services for Children.
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Bickman, Leonard, Ed.; Rog, Debra J., Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1992
Seven articles focus on child and adolescent mental health services, highlighting major evaluation issues, considering the contribution of evaluation to improvement of these services, and describing efforts to overcome distinctive problems in these areas. Policymakers and providers of services are optimistic about the use of evaluation of program…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Cost Effectiveness