Cautions on the use of investigative case studies in meta-evaluation

Nick L. Smith

doi:10.1016/0149-7189(90)90022-O

Cautions on the use of investigative case studies in meta-evaluation

Nick L. Smith

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When descriptive case study methods are used to conduct meta-evaluations, an additional evaluative component must be employed to render judgments of worth. In the case of combining connoisseurial evaluation with naturalistic case study methods, special problems arise with the justification of claims. A major meta-evaluation employing these methods is reviewed to demonstrate the difficulties with this approach to meta-evaluation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	373-378
Number of pages	6
Journal	Evaluation and Program Planning
Volume	13
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0149-7189(90)90022-O
State	Published - 1990

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Business and International Management
Social Psychology
Geography, Planning and Development
Strategy and Management
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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