Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation

by Kathryn E. Newcomer

The leading program evaluation reference, updated with the latest tools and techniques The Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation provides tools for managers and evaluators to address questions about the performance of public and nonprofit programs. Neatly integrating authoritative, high-level information with practicality and readability, this guide gives you the tools and processes you need to analyze your program's operations and outcomes more accurately. This new fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, with new coverage of the latest evaluation methods, You'll discover robust analysis methods that produce a more accurate picture of program results, and learn how to trace causality back to the source to see how much of the outcome can be directly attributed to the program. Written by award-winning experts at the top of the field, this book also contains contributions from the leading evaluation authorities among academics and practitioners to provide the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference on the topic. Valid and reliable data constitute the bedrock of accurate analysis, and since funding relies more heavily on program analysis than ever before, you cannot afford to rely on weak or outdated methods. This book gives you expert insight and leading edge tools that help you paint a more accurate picture of your program's processes and results, Governmental bodies, foundations, individual donors, and other funding bodies are increasingly demanding information on the use of program funds and program results. The Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation shows you how to collect and present valid and reliable data about programs.

Genres: Academic, Reference, Grad School, Nonfiction

912 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2015

Reviews

[Jacklyn Belcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful; def keeping for reference.

[Tiyahna Ridley-Padmore · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation introduces readers to up-to-date expert insight, tools and tangible examples for program evaluation. Newcomer uses robust analysis and carefully curated case studies to unpack complexities related to performance monitoring, program outcomes, stakeholders and so much more.

I had to read this book as part of a graduate course on program evaluation and liked it way more than I thought it would. This is probably one of the most useful textbooks that I have ever been assigned. . I found the scope of this book to be comprehensive and I loved the diverse, relevant and poignant examples. This is one book that I will keep nearby for the remainder of my career to quickly revert back to for expert support as needed.