EV Qualitative Quantitative Debate 61: New Perspectives: New Directions for Program Evaluation #61 (J-B PE Single Issue (Program) Evaluation) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0787999679 ISBN 13: 9780787999674

Publisher: John Wiley &Sons, 1994

Synopsis

A significant report on a critical topic, this classic volume of the New Directions for Evaluation 'series is now in print and available again. Deep-seated antagonisms exist between qualitative and quantitative researchers. these tensions derive from differences in goals and epistemolgies. The purpose of this volume is to examine the nature of these differences, their origins, and their consequences. The contributors ask whether rapprochement is prossible and, if so, how the relationship between qualitative and quantitative inquiries maight be structured so that we cna be enriched rather than diminished by our diversity. The authors well represent both the qualitative and quantitative perspectives. But they are not partisans defending ideological turfs; they are only individuals trying to come to grips with the challenges that program evaluation faces because of a diversity of principles and practices. This is the 61st issue in the journal series New Directions for Evaluation. For more information on the series, please see the Journals and Periodicals page.

About this title

About the Author

CHARLES S. REICHARDT is professor of psychology at the University of Denver. SHARON F. RALLIS is coordinator of the Designing Schools for Enhanced Learning Program of the Regional Laboratory for Educational Improvement of the Northeast and Islands, Andover, Massachusetts.

From the Back Cover

Deep–seated antagonisms exist between qualitative and quantitative researchers. these tensions derive from differences in goals and epistemolgies. The purpose of this volume of New Directions for Program Evaluation is to examine the nature of these differences, their origins, and their consequences. The contributors ask whether rapprochement is prossible and , if so, how the relationship between qualitative and quantitative inquiries maight be structured so that we cna be enriched rather than diminished by our diversity. The authors well represent both the qualitative and quantitative perspectives. But they are not partisans defending ideological turfs; they are only individuals trying to come to grips with the challenges that program evaluation faces because of a diversity of principles and practices. This is the 61st issue in the journal series New Directions for Evaluation. For more information on the series, please see the Journals and Periodicals page.

From the Inside Flap

Deep–seated antagonisms exist between qualitative and quantitative researchers. these tensions derive from differences in goals and epistemolgies. The purpose of this volume of New Directions for Program Evaluation is to examine the nature of these differences, their origins, and their consequences. The contributors ask whether rapprochement is prossible and , if so, how the relationship between qualitative and quantitative inquiries maight be structured so that we cna be enriched rather than diminished by our diversity. The authors well represent both the qualitative and quantitative perspectives. But they are not partisans defAnding ideological turfs; they are only individuals trying to come to grips with the challenges that program evaluation faces because of a diversity of principles and practices. This is the 61st issue in the journal series New Directions for Evaluation. For more information on the series, please see the Journals and Periodicals page.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley &Sons
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787999679
• ISBN 13: 9780787999674
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 108
• Editor: Reichardt Charles S.