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Evaluation: A Systematic Approach, Eighth Edition
Launching a social program is only half the work. Proving that it works, runs efficiently and genuinely helps its target population takes rigorous analysis, and this evaluation a systematic approach text has guided that work for more than forty years. Peter H. Rossi, Mark W. Lipsey and Gary T. Henry walk readers step by step through the social and political settings where real evaluations happen, and it is used in graduate sociology, public policy and public health courses.
The authors combine quantitative methods with practical client-management strategies, so researchers can communicate statistical conclusions clearly to community stakeholders, non-profit boards and government agencies.
What is new in the eighth edition
- A new step-by-step chapter on the logistics of planning an assessment from scratch.
- Expanded treatment of the core domains of evaluation, from diagnosing local needs and mapping program theory to measuring immediate outcomes and calculating long-term cost-benefit ratios.
- Refreshed exhibits and case studies covering juvenile justice, community development and public school initiatives.
What the book covers
- Needs assessment and problem diagnostics: isolating target populations, measuring the scope of a systemic issue, and avoiding resource misallocation.
- Implementation and process monitoring: verifying whether a public program is delivering its intended services with fidelity.
- Impact appraisals: experimental and quasi-experimental research designs used to isolate a program’s true social impact.
Book details
- Title: Evaluation: A Systematic Approach
- Authors: Peter H. Rossi, Mark W. Lipsey and Gary T. Henry
- Edition: Eighth Edition
- Publisher: SAGE Publications
- ISBN-13: 9781506307886
- Format: Paperback
Questions buyers ask
Who is this evaluation a systematic approach book for?
Graduate students in sociology, public policy and public health, along with public administrators and researchers who need to appraise the design, implementation and impact of social programs.
What is new compared to earlier editions?
A new chapter on planning an assessment from scratch, expanded coverage of program theory and cost-benefit analysis, and refreshed case studies on juvenile justice, community development and public schools.
Does it require an advanced statistics background?
It assumes some quantitative grounding, since impact appraisals rely on experimental and quasi-experimental designs, but the authors also cover the client-management side of presenting results to stakeholders.
Does it cover implementation, not just program design?
Yes. A section on implementation and process monitoring covers verifying whether a program actually delivers its intended services with fidelity.
What format does it ship in?
Paperback, ISBN 9781506307886, published by SAGE Publications.
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