First published 2021
When the government wants to know if a new social program is working, they call in expert evaluator Stewart Donaldson. In this essential guide, Donaldson pulls back the curtain on the rigorous, data-driven process of theory-driven program evaluation. Readers learn how to identify a program's core assumptions, test its real-world impacts, and use those insights to make informed decisions about the future. With concrete examples and a clear, accessible style, Donaldson demystifies evaluation and empowers readers to create more effective, evidence-based initiatives that truly improve lives.
Genres: social-science, education, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: accessible, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: demystification, how-to
308 pages · Paperback