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Jargon and Data Do Make a Difference: The Impact of Report Styles on Lay and Professional Evaluation Audiences.
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Thompson, Pat A.; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1981
Ratings of evaluation consultant and evaluation report were influenced by use of jargon and data but were generally unrelated to whether they were read by a lay or professional audiences. In contrast, extent of agreement with recommendations were related to audience type and rarely related to the style of the report. (Author/GK)
Descriptors: Administrators, Communication (Thought Transfer), Lay People, Program Evaluation
An Evaluation Model for Manpower Training Program Manager.
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Lawther, Wendell C.; Gromelski, Raymond A. – Evaluation Review, 1984
This study examines recent manpower training evaluation studies to illustrate how local program managers can evaluate their programs for greater program effectiveness. An evaluation model was developed to assess the long-term impact of specific classroom and on-the-job training programs on selected participants. Guidelines for program planning are…
Descriptors: Administrators, Evaluation Methods, Models, Postsecondary Education
A Formative Model to Evaluate Health Services Research.
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Marconi, Katherine M.; Rudzinski, Karen A. – Evaluation Review, 1995
A formative evaluation model is proposed for use by administrators of large health services research grant programs. The model assists in assessing the purpose, methodology, and level of analysis of funded research. It is illustrated through a discussion of HIV/AIDS care. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Administrators, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
Roles of the Evaluator in Innovative Programs: A Formative Evaluation.
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Fitzpatrick, Jody L. – Evaluation Review, 1988
The evaluator's role in planning/implementing an evaluation of a new program to train school administrators in performance appraisal skills is described. This case study of the evaluators' broadening roles uses E. Chelimsky's continuum (1987) to analyze political processes and decision making involved in the evaluation of a state-funded program.…
Descriptors: Administrators, Case Studies, Decision Making, Evaluation Utilization
The Persuasive Impact of Two Evaluation Reports on Agricultural Extension Administrators from Two Countries.
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Russon, Craig; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1995
Because of increased aid to developing nations, cross-cultural evaluation has become more common. Whether culture has an influence on evaluation was studied by simulating a study of Mexican and U.S. agricultural administrators. Results demonstrate the effects of cultural differences on evaluation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Administrators, Agricultural Occupations, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Stakeholder Information Needs: Implications for Evaluation Practice and Policy Development in Early Childhood Special Education.
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Lobosco, Anna F.; Newman, Dianna L. – Evaluation Review, 1992
Effects of variations of program evaluation purpose and methodology on decision-making information needs of various stakeholders were examined with 475 participants in planning for early childhood special education (223 administrators, 140 service personnel, and 112 parents). A program evaluation's purpose and methodology differentially affect…
Descriptors: Administrators, Delivery Systems, Early Childhood Education, Educational Planning