Investigating the Social World
Ninth Edition
Learning Objectives
- Define each of the types of evaluation research and explain when each is appropriate.
- Describe the history of evaluation research and its current status.
- Diagram the evaluation research process as a feedback system.
- Explain the concept of “black box” evaluation and the value of opening the black box.
- Discuss the role of program theory and its value in evaluation research.
- List two advantages of including multiple outcomes in an evaluation research project.
- Describe the policy research process and discuss its value.
- Write an argument supporting or opposing research to evaluate social programs.