{"product_id":"9780470447673","title":"Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation From Theory to Practice","description":"\u003ch3\u003eResearch Methods for the Social Sciences\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eQualitative Inquiry in Evaluation\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrom Theory to Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeslie Goodyear | Eric Barela | Jennifer Jewiss | Janet Usinger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Evaluation \u0026amp; Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntegrate qualitative inquiry approaches and methods into the practice of evaluation\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eQualitative inquiry can have a major effect on evaluation practice, and provides evaluators a means to explore and examine various settings and contexts in need of rich description and deeper understanding. \u003ci\u003eQualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice\u003c\/i\u003e explores the most important considerations for both students and evaluation professionals. Using various evaluation theories and approaches as a springboard for real-world practice, this reference serves as an accessible text for beginning students and seasoned professionals alike. Readers are given an in-depth view of the key qualities and benefits of qualitative inquiry, which also serves as a crucial counterpart to quantitative analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapters in part one focus on the foundations, core concepts, and intersection of evaluation theory and qualitative inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart two contains contributions from leading evaluators whose design, implementation, and reporting strategies for qualitative inquiry are centered on common, real-world settings. These case-based chapters point to the strengths and challenges of implementing qualitative evaluations. Key competencies for conducting effective qualitative evaluations are also discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the role of qualitative inquiry in many prominent approaches to evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the method's history and delves into key concepts in qualitative inquiry and evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps readers understand which qualities are necessary to be an effective qualitative evaluator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the viewpoints and experiences of expert editors and contributing authors with high levels of understanding on the topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital tool for evaluators and students alike who are looking to deepen their understanding of the theoretical perspectives and practice considerations of qualitative evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLESLIE GOODYEAR, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e is a principal research scientist at EDC, with nearly twenty years in the evaluation profession. She is a long-term, active member of the American Evaluation Association, associate editor of the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e, and co-chair of the AEA Qualitative Methods Topical Interest Group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJENNIFER JEWISS, EdD\u003c\/b\u003e is a research assistant professor in the Department of Leadership and Developmental Sciences at the University of Vermont and co-chair of the AEA Qualitative Methods Topical Interest Group. Her work has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePractical Assessment Research \u0026amp; Evaluation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJANET USINGER, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Nevada, Reno, and program co-chair of the AEA Qualitative Methods Topical Interest Group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERIC BARELA, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e is chief knowledge and impact officer at Partners in School Innovation, and program co-chair of the AEA Qualitative Methods Topical Interest Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 October 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJossey-Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470447673\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310555754636,"sku":"9780470447673","price":89.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470447673.jpg?v=1780109854","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470447673","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}