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Peer reviewedPatton, Michael Quinn – Evaluation Practice, 1996
Areas of evaluation are identified in which the formative/summative distinction appears inadequate: (1) knowledge-generating evaluations aimed at conceptual use; (2) developmental evaluation; and (3) use of evaluation to support intervention or empower participants. An argument is also made for the effectiveness of feedback that cannot be…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Feedback, Formative Evaluation
Peer reviewedOwen, John M. – Evaluation Practice, 1991
Four forms of evaluation are outlined: (1) evaluation and development; (2) design evaluation; (3) process evaluation; and (4) summative evaluation. Each form is understood through five dimensions (orientation, state, focus, timing, and approach), which are illustrated through evaluation of a community services training program in Australia. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Services, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods
