On Context
One of the most important considerations in determining a useful approach to any evaluation is the importance of context to the success of the initiative. Context is the battleground on which rival orientations to evaluation must and do engage. The old, the middle aged and the new traditions of experimental, realist and systems approaches to evaluation all have a place for context. It is their different treatment of context that gets to the the heart of their dispute and suggests where a contingent, or fit for purpose approach to evaluation may start – in understanding the expected importance of context to the success of any initiative...
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Psychologist | Clinical Psychology Registrar
5 年Great explainer, Andrew. I think that's the first time I've read 'platonic essence' on LinkedIn! Good on you for lifting the bar.
Research | Quantitative Data Analysis | Behaviour Change | Program Evaluation
5 年Great article Andrew