Utilization-Focused Evaluation

Key Features of the Fourth Edition

Provides thoroughly updated materials including more international content; new references; new exhibits and sidebars; and new examples, stories, and cartoons

Includes follow-up exercises at the end of each chapter

Features a utilization-focused evaluation checklist

Gives greater emphasis on mixed methods

Analyzes the pluses and minuses of the increased emphasis on accountability and performance measurement in government at all levels

Details the explosion of international evaluation

Intended Audience

Both theoretical and practical, this core text is an essential resource for students enrolled in Program Evaluation courses in a variety of disciplines—including public administration, government, social sciences, education, and management. Practitioners will also find this text invaluable.