Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation / Research Methods for the Social Sciences (ePub)

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.