Credibility, Validity, and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology

• Main Author: Nkwake, Apollo M. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Industrial organization.; Social work.; Social Sciences.; Social Work.; Industrial Organization.

This book focuses on assumptions underlying methods choice in program evaluation. Credible program evaluation extends beyond the accuracy of research designs to include arguments justifying the appropriateness of methods. An important part of this justification is explaining the assumptions made abo...