Define formative and summative evaluation and give examples of each type, especially ones in which you have been involved. Explain why research may be able to focus mainly on scientific credibility, while evaluation must have both scientific and stakeholder credibility.

Use the readings to support your answers. Your discussion needs to be approximately 300 words. Use the APA style to format your in-text citations and references.

REQUIRED BOOKS AND RESOURCES FOR COURSE #8

Required Textbooks:

  • Chen, H. T. (2015). Practical program evaluation: Theory-driven evaluation and the integrated evaluation perspective. SAGE. ISBN 9781412992305
  • Kaufman, R., & Guerra-Lopez, I. (2013). Needs assessment for organizational success. American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). ISBN 9781562868147. 
  • Leavy, P. (2017). Research design: Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, arts-based, and community-based participatory research approaches. Guilford. ISBN: 9781462514380 
  • Stroh, D. P. (2015). Systems thinking for social change: A practical guide to solving complex problems, avoiding unintended consequences, and achieving lasting results. Chelsea Green Publishing. ISBN: 9781603585804

REQUIRED READINGS FOR WEEK 1

Required Readings:

Recommended Readings:

  • Randhawa, G. & Kaur, K. (2015). An empirical assessment of impact of organizational climate on organizational citizenship behavior. Paradigm, 19(1), 65-78. [Note to writer: PDF Document attached]

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