Integrate qualitative inquiry approaches and methods into the practice
of evaluation
Qualitative inquiry can have a major effect on evaluation practice, and
provides evaluators a means to explore and examine various settings and
contexts in need of rich description and deeper understanding.
Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice explores
the most important considerations for both students and evaluation
professionals. Using various evaluation theories and approaches as a
springboard for real-world practice, this reference serves as an
accessible text for beginning students and seasoned professionals alike.
Readers are given an in-depth view of the key qualities and benefits of
qualitative inquiry, which also serves as a crucial counterpart to
quantitative analysis.
Chapters in part one focus on the foundations, core concepts, and
intersection of evaluation theory and qualitative inquiry.
Part two contains contributions from leading evaluators whose design,
implementation, and reporting strategies for qualitative inquiry are
centered on common, real-world settings. These case-based chapters point
to the strengths and challenges of implementing qualitative evaluations.
Key competencies for conducting effective qualitative evaluations are
also discussed.
- Explores the role of qualitative inquiry in many prominent approaches
to evaluation
- Discusses the method's history and delves into key concepts in
qualitative inquiry and evaluation
- Helps readers understand which qualities are necessary to be an
effective qualitative evaluator
- Presents the viewpoints and experiences of expert editors and
contributing authors with high levels of understanding on the topic
Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice is a vital
tool for evaluators and students alike who are looking to deepen their
understanding of the theoretical perspectives and practice
considerations of qualitative evaluation.
