LEADER 04753nam 22006735 450 001 9910770266603321 005 20251201185405.0 010 $a9783031456145$b(electronic bk.) 010 $z9783031456138 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-45614-5 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31018111 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL31018111 035 $a(OCoLC)1415899148 035 $a(CKB)29374455600041 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-45614-5 035 $a(EXLCZ)9929374455600041 100 $a20231213d2023 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aCredibility, Validity, and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology /$fby Apollo M. Nkwake 205 $a2nd ed. 2023. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Springer,$d2023. 215 $a1 online resource (199 pages) 225 1 $aBehavioral Science and Psychology Series 311 08$aPrint version: Nkwake, Apollo M. Credibility, Validity, and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology Cham : Springer,c2024 9783031456138 327 $aChapter 1. Constituents of Evaluation Practice -- Chapter 2. Credible Methodology -- Chapter 3. Validity in Framing an Evaluation?s Purpose and Questions -- Chapter 4. Validity in Evaluation Designs and Methods -- Chapter 5. Validity in Measures and data collection -- Chapter 6. Validity in Analysis, Interpretation, and Conclusions -- Chapter 7. Validity in Evaluation Utilization -- Chapter 8. Validity in performance measurement -- Chapter 9. Explication of Methodological Assumptions: A Metaevaluation -- Chapter 10. Working with assumptions in humanitarian assistance evaluation -- Chapter 11. Conclusion. 330 $aThis book focuses on methods of choice in program evaluation. Credible methods choice lies in the assumptions we make about the appropriateness and validity of selected methods and the validity of those assumptions. As evaluators make methodological decisions in various stages of the evaluation process, a number of validity questions arise. Yet unexamined assumptions are a risk to useful evaluation. The first edition of this book discussed the formulation of credible methodological arguments and methods of examining validity assumptions. However, previous publications suggest advantages and disadvantages of using various methods and when to use them. Instead, this book analyzes assumptions underlying actual methodological choices in evaluation studies and how these influence evaluation quality. This analysis is the basis of suggested tools. The second edition extends the review of methodological assumptions to the evaluation of humanitarian assistance. While evaluators ofhumanitarian action apply conventional research methods and standards, they have to adapt these methods to the challenges and constraints of crisis contexts. For example, the urgency and chaos of humanitarian emergencies makes it hard to obtain program documentation; objectives may be unclear, and early plans may quickly become outdated as the context changes or is clarified. The lack of up-to-date baseline data is not uncommon. Neither is staff turnover. Differences in perspective may intensify and undermine trust. The deviation from ideal circumstances challenges evaluation and calls for methodological innovation. And how do evaluators work with assumptions in non-ideal settings? What tools are most relevant and effective? This revised edition reviews major evaluations of humanitarian action and discusses strategies for working with evaluation assumptions in crises and stable program settings. 410 0$aBehavioral Science and Psychology (Springer) 606 $aSocial psychology 606 $aPsychology, Industrial 606 $aSocial psychiatry 606 $aIndustrial organization 606 $aPsychology 606 $aSocial Psychology 606 $aIndustrial Psychology 606 $aClinical Social Work 606 $aIndustrial Organization 606 $aBehavioral Sciences and Psychology 615 0$aSocial psychology. 615 0$aPsychology, Industrial. 615 0$aSocial psychiatry. 615 0$aIndustrial organization. 615 0$aPsychology. 615 14$aSocial Psychology. 615 24$aIndustrial Psychology. 615 24$aClinical Social Work. 615 24$aIndustrial Organization. 615 24$aBehavioral Sciences and Psychology. 676 $a001.42 700 $aNkwake$b Apollo M$01058240 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 912 $a9910770266603321 996 $aCredibility, Validity, and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology$92846762 997 $aUNINA