Utilization-Focused Evaluation
Utilization-Focused Evaluation by Michael Quinn Patton presents a user-centered method for conducting evaluations that maximize practical application and decision-making impact. It equips professionals with tools to create relevant, ethical, and effective evaluation processes tailored to real-world needs, fostering improved organizational outcomes.
About This Book
Utilization-Focused Evaluation emphasizes making evaluation processes practical and directly applicable to decision-making in various settings.
Authored by Michael Quinn Patton, the book provides a framework that prioritizes the needs of intended users to enhance the relevance and impact of evaluations.
It guides practitioners in designing evaluations that are feasible, ethical, and focused on utilization from the outset.
The approach helps organizations and programs achieve better outcomes through evidence-based strategies.
This resource is ideal for evaluators, managers, and professionals seeking to integrate evaluation into ongoing operations effectively.
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