Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation

Integrate qualitative inquiry approaches and methods into thepractice of evaluation Qualitative inquiry can have a major effect on evaluationpractice, and provides evaluators a means to explore and examinevarious settings and contexts in need of rich description anddeeper understanding. Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: FromTheory to Practice explores the most important considerationsfor both students and evaluation professionals. Using variousevaluation theories and approaches as a springboard for real-worldpractice, this reference serves as an accessible text for beginningstudents and seasoned professionals alike. Readers are given anin-depth view of the key qualities and benefits of qualitativeinquiry, which also serves as a crucial counterpart to quantitativeanalysis. Chapters in part one focus on the foundations, core concepts,and intersection of evaluation theory and qualitative inquiry. Part two contains contributions from leading evaluators whosedesign, implementation, and reporting strategies for qualitativeinquiry are centered on common, real-world settings. Thesecase-based chapters point to the strengths and challenges ofimplementing qualitative evaluations. Key competencies forconducting effective qualitative evaluations are alsodiscussed. * Explores the role of qualitative inquiry in many prominentapproaches to evaluation * Discusses the method's history and delves into key concepts inqualitative inquiry and evaluation * Helps readers understand which qualities are necessary to be aneffective qualitative evaluator * Presents the viewpoints and experiences of expert editors andcontributing authors with high levels of understanding on thetopic Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory toPractice is a vital tool for evaluators and students alike whoare looking to deepen their understanding of the theoreticalperspectives and practice considerations of qualitativeevaluation.