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Alkin, Marvin; Taut, Sandy – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 2003
Provides a conceptual framework for considering the distinction between evaluation use and evaluation influence and the relationship between evaluation use and knowledge use. Clarifies and expands some of the established definitions of concepts related to evaluation use. (SLD)
Descriptors: Definitions, Evaluation Utilization, Knowledge Level, Models
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Franke, Todd Michael; Christie, Christina A.; Parra, Michelle T. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 2003
Describes a utilization-focused evaluation "gone awry" when two of the primary intended users left the program and were replaced. Discussion centers on the potential choices for use when intended users are no longer part of an evaluation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Utilization, Program Evaluation, Users (Information)
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Stufflebeam, Daniel – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1999
Draws practical suggestions from "The Program Evaluation Standards" (Joint Committee, 1994) relevant to issues of disclosure of evaluation findings and arranges these suggestions to simplify the issues for evaluators. Suggestions should help evaluators decide when they can legitimately report findings beyond contractual agreements. (SLD)
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Ethics, Evaluation Utilization, Information Dissemination
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Boruch, Robert F. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1983
The Holtzman Project at Northwestern University reviewed educational program evaluations at the federal, state, and local levels of government. This paper focuses on the administration of the project, including constraints on its operations, the strategic decisions that seemed correct at the time, and some decisions that now seem wrong. (BW)
Descriptors: Evaluation Needs, Evaluation Utilization, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
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Creemers, Bert, P. M.; Terlouw, Cees – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1984
This overview of educational evaluation in the Netherlands provides background and details the state of the art in student, curriculum, and innovation evaluation. The role of international evaluation issues (such as evaluation criteria and the decision-making process) in evaluation theory and practice in The Netherlands is discussed. (BS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Educational Innovation, Educational Research
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Bank, Adrianne; Williams, Richard C. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1985
Instructional information systems (IIS) are built on current practices in testing and program evaluation, but go beyond them. IIS are computerized data banks that allow users to ask a variety of evaluative questions. Factors which facilitate IIS, characteristics of future systems, and lessons from management information systems are discussed. (GDC)
Descriptors: Accountability, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Educational Administration