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Boruch, Robert – Evaluation Practice, 1987
The state of the art of randomized social field experiments is discussed. Topics discussed include disciplines of primary actors involved in such research, scientific value of experimentation, the nation's capacity to conduct field experiments, and society's willingness to permit such experiments. (TJH)
Descriptors: Experiments, Federal Programs, Field Studies, Program Evaluation
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Sechrest, Lee; And Others – Evaluation Practice, 1993
Continuing the interchange of ideas about evaluation methodology, the authors argue the advisability of using the entire array of methods to produce useful and persuasive findings. There is, ultimately, a truth to be sought, but no one approach has a monopoly on finding it. (SLD)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Naturalistic Observation
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Waller, Patricia F. – Evaluation Practice, 1992
Evaluation issues pertaining to the Intelligent Vehicle Highway System are discussed. Transportation is an area that clearly illustrates how technology is outrunning social science. Those responsible for the evaluation of programs and options must assume responsibility for spelling out the destructive consequences of focusing only on technology.…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Futures (of Society), Motor Vehicles, Policy Formation
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Sechrest, Lee – Evaluation Practice, 1992
The future of program evaluation is bright if evaluators do not ignore their roots in quantitative research. The current interest in qualitative approaches and the call for a "fourth generation" in evaluation should not override training in quantitative research. Qualitative research should complement, rather than replace, traditional…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators