Justifying conclusions in naturalistic evaluations. A practical perspective

Jennifer C. Greene

doi:10.1016/0149-7189(87)90004-8

Justifying conclusions in naturalistic evaluations. A practical perspective

Jennifer C. Greene

Educational Psychology

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Abstract

Naturalistic approaches to program evaluation generate multiple interpretations and possible conclusions, but lack inherent guidance on how to choose among or reconcile them. A practical frame of reference for addressing this challenge emphasizes criteria of utility and credibility, as well as an evaluation process that is participatory and openly value-pluralistic. This paper discusses the logic of justification underlying such a practical perspective.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	325-333
Number of pages	9
Journal	Evaluation and Program Planning
Volume	10
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0149-7189(87)90004-8
State	Published - 1987

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Greene, J. C. (1987). Justifying conclusions in naturalistic evaluations. A practical perspective. Evaluation and Program Planning, 10(4), 325-333. https://doi.org/10.1016/0149-7189(87)90004-8

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