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

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 evalua...

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Published in:Evaluation and program planning 2023-04, Vol.97, p.102265, Article 102265
Main Author: Mark, Melvin M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Program theory
Theories of change
Theory-based evaluation
Theory-driven evaluation
Theory-informed evaluation
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Summary: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. •Twenty-six concepts related to program theory-informed evaluation are discussed.•Together the concepts suggest directions for improving such evaluations.•Ideally, the concepts can be building blocks for collective discussion among evaluators.•Much as the 26 letters of the alphabet are building blocks for words and dialog.
ISSN:0149-7189
DOI:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2023.102265