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Have We Learned Anything New About the Use of Evaluation?

Weiss, Carol H.·1998·American Journal of Evaluation

Abstract

“Use of evaluation” used to mean the use of results for making program decisions. Now we are aware of its larger dimensions. Many aspects of evaluation can be used-ideas and insights, signals that are sent by the very fact of evaluating, the processes of learning through cooperation with evaluation, the choice of outcome indicators that herald success, even the study design. “Use” encompasses a broad array of effects by multiple classes of users. The paper highlights the importance of considering further potential collective users-the program organization, client groups, and civil society.

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  • Results of data analysis undermined certain myths, which Weiss (1998) refers to as enlightenment function.

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Authors
Weiss, C. H.
Affiliations
Harvard University (US)
Corresponding author
Weiss, Carol H.
Venue
American Journal of Evaluation
Published
1998-03
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
21-33
ISSN
  • 1098-2140 (ISSN-L)
  • 1557-0878
OpenAlex
W4245760083
Cited by
384
References
20
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.98
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
American Journal of Evaluation (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Evaluation and Performance Assessment
  • Social Sciences › Public Administration › Public Policy and Administration Research
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Finance › Community Development and Social Impact
Keywords
program evaluation, program decision-making, outcome indicators, research design, learning from evaluation, civil society, program organization, client groups

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