How to Use Qualitative Methods in Evaluation

CSE Program Evaluator's Kit #4

by Michael Quinn Patton

How to Use Qualitative Methods in Evaluation -- a new volume in the Program Evaluation Kit -- reflects the growing use of qualitative techniques in the evaluation process. The author differentiates the qualitative approach in method and philosophy from more traditional quantitative methods and specifies the kinds of evaluation question for which it is most appropriate. The design decisions and sampling strategies which underlie the method are explained. Patton also includes clearly illustrated step-by-step guides for planning and conducting fieldwork and observations, in-depth interviewing, and analysing, interpreting and reporting results.

Genres: Research, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1987

Reviews

[Reuel · Rating 3 out of 5]

For my dissertation research. Reread in 1994.

[Pieter Van winden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clear and very useful, giving well structured insights, though in some respect a little bit outdated. The chapter about analysis is weak.