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Peer reviewedSmith, Nick L. – Evaluation Practice, 1997
Proposals satisfy a number of functions in evaluation work. This article examines how these functions differ depending on whether the proposal concerns a preordinate study in which methods are prespecified or an emergent study in which decisions about methods are made as the study proceeds. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Formative Evaluation
Peer reviewedHennessy, Michael; Grella, Christine – Evaluation Practice, 1992
This case study describes an unsuccessful research proposal submitted in response to a request for applications for projects to implement and evaluate up to 18 innovative programs for homeless persons with alcohol or other drug problems. This unsuccessful proposal reflects several tensions inherent in evaluation research. (SLD)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Case Studies, Drug Abuse, Evaluation Methods
