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Evaluation research is conducted in order to assess the outcomes of a program or activity. This type of research has many complications, not the least of which is the political environment within which it is frequently carried out. There is often a lot at stake for the various players in a project, and evaluative research can be skewed by such factors.Dr. Hayse notes in his excellent two page definition of Evaluation research that it is actually a continuum of activity ranging from neglect to scientific study.
There is an excellent (PDF) PowerPoint on the subject including typical steps for conducting evaluative research.
Additional Resources
- PDF- bibliography on uses of evaluation research
- Center for Positive practice section on Evaluation Research
PDF- article on steps in evaluation research