Mixed methods for policy research and program evaluation /
Burch, Patricia
Mixed methods for policy research and program evaluation / Patricia Burch, Carolyn J. Heinrich - xvii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-207) and index
1. Introduction: the demand for and value of fully integrated qualitative and quantitative research -- 2. Conceptualizing mixed methods research -- 3. Designing and implementing fully integrated mixed methods research -- 4. Practical tools for integrated mixed methods studies of policy implementation -- 5. Fully integrated mixed methods research in K-12 and higher education in the United States -- 6. An application of fully integrated mixed methods in program development and evaluation -- 7. Mixed methods research in an international context -- 8. On the future of fully integrated mixed methods research: context and common lessons from the cases for the field
The authors articulate an agenda for program and policy evaluation that is designed to ensure actionable evidence of the effectiveness of a program and its implementation is generated for all stakeholders. The examples they provide, while not minimizing the challenges of employing a mixed methods approach, will convince readers of the practicality and value of iteratively integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches throughout the entire evaluation process, from initial design through data integration and analysis to dissemination of research findings.--
Research
9781452276625 1452276625
2014048502
Evaluation research (Social action programs)
Social policy--Evaluation
Policy sciences--Methodology
H 62 / .B854 2016
320.6072
Mixed methods for policy research and program evaluation / Patricia Burch, Carolyn J. Heinrich - xvii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-207) and index
1. Introduction: the demand for and value of fully integrated qualitative and quantitative research -- 2. Conceptualizing mixed methods research -- 3. Designing and implementing fully integrated mixed methods research -- 4. Practical tools for integrated mixed methods studies of policy implementation -- 5. Fully integrated mixed methods research in K-12 and higher education in the United States -- 6. An application of fully integrated mixed methods in program development and evaluation -- 7. Mixed methods research in an international context -- 8. On the future of fully integrated mixed methods research: context and common lessons from the cases for the field
The authors articulate an agenda for program and policy evaluation that is designed to ensure actionable evidence of the effectiveness of a program and its implementation is generated for all stakeholders. The examples they provide, while not minimizing the challenges of employing a mixed methods approach, will convince readers of the practicality and value of iteratively integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches throughout the entire evaluation process, from initial design through data integration and analysis to dissemination of research findings.--
Research
9781452276625 1452276625
2014048502
Evaluation research (Social action programs)
Social policy--Evaluation
Policy sciences--Methodology
H 62 / .B854 2016
320.6072
