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    • Public health
    • Organizational learning

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    • Evaluative thinking is crucial for effective evaluation practice and capacity building.
    • Limited research exists on measuring evaluative thinking in real-world settings.
    • Understanding evaluative thinking in practice is essential for improving program outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and define indicators of evaluative thinking in practice-based settings.
    • To explore how evaluative thinking manifests within state asthma control programs.
    • To inform efforts aimed at building evaluation capacity.

    Main Methods:

    • Content analysis of program documents.
    • Semi-structured interviews with evaluators and program managers.
    • Focus group discussions to refine findings.

    Main Results:

    • Twenty-two distinct indicators of evaluative thinking were identified and defined.
    • Specific examples of evaluative thinking were observed in practice.
    • Insights were gained into the utility of various data sources for assessing evaluative thinking.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a framework for recognizing and fostering evaluative thinking.
    • Findings can guide practitioners in developing evaluation capacity.
    • Recommendations are offered for selecting appropriate data sources to measure evaluative thinking.