Program Theory-Driven Evaluation Science: Strategies and Applications (Paperback)

Contents:Preface. Part I: Foundations and Strategiesfor Program Theory-Driven EvaluationScience.The Emergence of Program Theory-Driven Evaluation Science.Developing Program Impact Theory.Formulating, Prioritizing, and Answering Evaluation Questions.PartII: Applicationsof ProgramTheory-Driven EvaluationScience. The Evaluation of a $20 Million, Multi-Program, Work and Health Initiative.Evaluation of the Winning New Jobs Program. Evaluation of the Computers in Our Future Program. Evaluation of the Health Insurance Policy Program.Evaluation of the Future of Work and Health Program. Evaluation of the Entire Work and Health Initiative.Bunche-Da Vinci Learning Partnership Academy.Using Program Theory-Driven Evaluation Science toCrack The Da Vinci Code.PartIII: Lessons Learned& Future Directions. Lessons Learned From Applications of ProgramTheory-Driven Evaluation Science. Practical Implications of the Emerging Transdiscipline ofEvaluation Science.