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The Use of Multiple Evaluation Approaches in Program EvaluationThe College of New Jersey, bledsoe{at}tcnj.edu
The College of New Jersey The authors discuss the use of multiple evaluation approaches in conducting program evaluations. Specifically, they illustrate four evaluation approaches (theory-driven, consumer-based, empowerment, and inclusive evaluation) and briefly discuss a fifth (use-focused evaluation) as a side effect of the use of the others. The authors also address the usefulness of a multimethod research design with these approaches, especially in developing responsive evaluations (to both communities and organizations). Finally, the authors address some of the benefits and challenges of working with the four different evaluative approaches in a community program, and they discuss the value of using multiple approaches in the evaluation field.
Key Words: community-based programs • evaluation • approaches • theory-driven • empowerment • consumer-based • inclusive • multimethod
American Journal of Evaluation, Vol. 26, No. 3,
302-319 (2005) This article has been cited by other articles:
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