{"product_id":"9781473902879","title":"An Introduction to Evaluation","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoth practical and theoretical in approach, this book is the perfect companion for student researchers and policy makers alike. It provides actionable advice for planning and implementing evaluations, while also instilling an ability to assess the evaluations of others and consider the ways in which evaluation evidence could influence policy and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon a wide range of examples from policy areas like education, criminal justice, and health and social care, this book showcases how evaluation is an interdisciplinary research practice with a spectrum of applications. Each chapter contains philosophical underpinnings and applied knowledge as well as examples from published evaluations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecific topics include how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose an approach to evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan, design, and conduct evaluations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproach evaluations using theories of change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifferentiate between process, impact, and economic evaluations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the role of quantitative and qualitative methods in data collection \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse systematic reviews and other tools to assess and disseminate evaluation findings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom getting started in the field to turning evidence into policy, this book will guide you through every step of the evaluation process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47047684260080,"sku":"9781473902879","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781473902879_p0.jpg?v=1763603424","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781473902879","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}