Doing better in theory-based evaluation, from A to Z

Melvin M. Mark

Evaluation and Program Planning, 2023, vol. 97, issue C

Abstract: This paper presents an alphabetical, select listing of concepts related to program theory-informed evaluation. Taken together, the concepts are relevant for understanding the fundamentals of program theory-based evaluation and especially for achieving a more beneficial future practice of such evaluations. The paper is offered with the hope of contributing to and helping stimulate further discussion of ways to improve theory-informed evaluation practice.

Keywords: Program theory; Theories of change; Theory-based evaluation; Theory-informed evaluation; Theory-driven evaluation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2023.102265

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