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Oman, Ray C.; Chitwood, Stephen R. – Evaluation Review, 1984
This article explores the relationships between kinds of evaluations, analytic methods, and interpersonal processes and the acceptance of recommendations by decision makers. Detailed typologies based on a review of the literature provide the basis for quantitatively testing concepts about the utilization of evaluations against empirical data.…
Descriptors: Administrators, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Federal Government
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Bickman, Leonard – Evaluation Review, 1985
An evaluation system which would describe and assess statewide services for preschool children is described. Component theory conceptualizes the unit of analysis for evaluation as the component. This approach increases the generalizability and utilization of evaluations and enhances the ability to evaluate several programs at the state level.…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, 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
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McGraw, Sarah A.; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1996
Data from the Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health, a school-based field trial, are used to illustrate the use of process evaluation for understanding study outcomes. Teacher characteristics and fidelity to the program model had direct and independent effects on student outcomes from the program. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Elementary Secondary Education