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[Parameters and paradigms for meta-evaluation: an exploratory and reflective review]
Juarez Pereira Furtado1, Hélène Laperrière
1Departamento Saúde, Educação e Sociedade, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Santos, SP. juarezpfurtado@hotmail.com
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|March 28, 2012
Summary
Meta-evaluation critically examines evaluation processes and practitioners. This review explores enhancing program and service evaluations through improved methods, rigor, and by addressing political influences.
Area of Science:
- Evaluation Studies
- Social Science Research Methods
Context:
- The field of program and service evaluation is complex.
- It involves diverse components, evaluators, and methodological possibilities.
- Political interests often influence evaluation practices.
Purpose:
- To explore promising possibilities for meta-evaluation.
- To foster interaction between theoretical and practical production in evaluation.
- To support the definition of robust methods and strategies for evaluation.
Summary:
- Meta-evaluation involves assessing the evaluation process and evaluators, not just the outcome.
- Key areas for improvement include integrating theory and practice, defining clear methodologies, and ensuring ethical and scientific rigor.
- The paper critically examines historical, political, and methodological aspects of evaluation.
Impact:
- Enhances the quality and reliability of program and service evaluations.
- Promotes greater ethical and scientific rigor in evaluation practices.
- Challenges universalist approaches, advocating for context-specific evaluation strategies.
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