Special Feature: Epistemological Paradigms in Evaluation: Implications for Practice. Part III: Summary and Conclusions. The Experimental versus the Pragmatic Paradigm: Summary and Conclusions.

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Title: Special Feature: Epistemological Paradigms in Evaluation: Implications for Practice. Part III: Summary and Conclusions. The Experimental versus the Pragmatic Paradigm: Summary and Conclusions.
Language: English
Authors: Fishman, Daniel B.
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning. 1991 14(4):403-409.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 1991
Document Type: Journal Articles
Opinion Papers
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Case Studies, Epistemology, Evaluation Methods, Financial Support, Models, Planning, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology
ISSN: 0149-7189
Abstract: Six case studies are discussed, which illustrate the experimental and pragmatic epistemological paradigms as they function independently, compete with one another, or complement each other. Researchers should consider not only the substantive goals of an evaluation, but also the epistemological goals. (SLD)
Entry Date: 1992
Accession Number: EJ436953
Database: ERIC
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