Principles Focused Evaluation: The Guide by Michael Quinn Patton

Empowering Evaluators with a Practical Framework

In the realm of evaluation, the name Michael Quinn Patton stands as a beacon of knowledge and expertise. His groundbreaking work, 'Principles Focused Evaluation', has become an indispensable guide for professionals seeking to conduct meaningful and impactful evaluations. This comprehensive resource provides a practical framework that empowers evaluators to navigate the complexities of evaluation theory and practice.

Principles-Focused Evaluation: The GUIDE

by Michael Quinn Patton

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Language	:	English
File size	:	16891 KB
Print length	:	435 pages

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Defining Principles Focused Evaluation

Principles Focused Evaluation (PFE) is an approach to evaluation that emphasizes the importance of adhering to a set of core principles. These principles guide every aspect of the evaluation process, from design to implementation to reporting. By adhering to these principles, evaluators can ensure that their work is:

• Useful: Providing valuable information that can be used to make decisions and improve programs.
• Feasible: Conducted in a way that is realistic and practical, given the available resources.
• Ethical: Respecting the rights and dignity of those involved in the evaluation.
• Accurate: Collecting and analyzing data in a way that provides a reliable representation of the program being evaluated.
• Transparent: Reporting the evaluation findings in a clear and unbiased manner.

The Five Principles of PFE

Patton's PFE approach is based on five core principles:

1. Utility: The evaluation should provide information that is useful to decision-makers.
2. Feasibility: The evaluation should be designed and conducted in a way that is feasible, given the available resources.
3. Propriety: The evaluation should be conducted in a way that respects the rights and dignity of those involved.
4. Accuracy: The evaluation should collect and analyze data in a way that provides a reliable representation of the program being evaluated.
5. Transparency: The evaluation should report its findings in a clear and unbiased manner.

These principles serve as a foundation for all aspects of the evaluation process, from planning to implementation to reporting. By adhering to these principles, evaluators can ensure that their work meets the highest standards of quality and rigor.

The Benefits of Using PFE

The benefits of using PFE are numerous. Evaluations conducted using this approach are:

• More likely to be used by decision-makers: Evaluations that provide useful information are more likely to be used by decision-makers to improve programs and services.
• More efficient and effective: Evaluations that are feasible and well-designed are more likely to be efficient and effective in collecting and analyzing data.
• More ethical: Evaluations that are conducted in a way that respects the rights and dignity of those involved are more likely to be ethical and unbiased.
• More accurate: Evaluations that collect and analyze data in a way that provides a reliable representation of the program being evaluated are more likely to be accurate.
• More transparent: Evaluations that report their findings in a clear and unbiased manner are more likely to be transparent and credible.

'Principles Focused Evaluation' by Michael Quinn Patton is an essential resource for anyone involved in the field of evaluation. This comprehensive guide provides a practical framework for conducting meaningful and impactful evaluations. By adhering to the principles of PFE, evaluators can ensure that their work is useful, feasible, ethical, accurate, and transparent.

Whether you are a seasoned evaluator or just starting out, 'Principles Focused Evaluation' will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to conduct effective evaluations that make a real difference in the world.

Principles-Focused Evaluation: The GUIDE

by Michael Quinn Patton

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	16891 KB
Print length	:	435 pages

FREE