Evaluation: A Systematic Approach

"As a professor and a program evaluator, I find that these authors present a realistic, pragmatic view of program evaluation. Clearly presented, these authors use the same language I use with clients, which helps to ease students' transition to the workplace." 
 

As a professor and a program evaluator, I find that these authors present a realistic, pragmatic view of program evaluation. Clearly presented, these authors use the same language I use with clients, which helps to ease students' transition to the workplace.

(Leslie Eaton Survey 2019-01-29)

"The eighth edition of Evaluation: A Systematic Approach continues to offer broad instruction in program evaluation concepts, methods, and practice from planning to communicating results. The addition of critical thinking and discussion questions provide the opportunity for classroom discussion as well as application of concepts. I recommend this text for use with master's and doctoral level students." 
  (Nancy Bridier)

"The 8th edition of Evaluation: A Systematic Approach covers the essentials of evaluation extremely well, serves as a guide for development of specific approaches of evaluation, and enhances the critical thinking of students."
  (David Pugh)

"Evaluation: A Systematic Approach, 8th edition is a wonderful resource for professional degree students as well as providing a practical component for students taking a practicum class."
  (Raven Brown)

"The authors do a phenomenal job of unpacking complex terms and ideas, making this reading accessible to learners."
  (Jessica Wendorf)

"An earlier version of this text was useful to me as an evaluation student. This revised version will ensure that today's students will have an invaluable resource that clearly communicates both what is unique about our field while also introducing the range of approaches and methods that evaluators may use."
  (Melissa Haynes)

"An excellent and concise book defining the systematic approach to program evaluation. A best resource for both students and researchers." 
  (Anil Kumar Chaudhary)