Linking theory-based evaluation and contribution analysis: Three problems and a few solutions

Contribution analysis and theory-based evaluation are linked. This article discusses the contributions of several (recent) developments to further deepen the links between theory-based evaluation and contribution analysis. This will be done by describing how three well-known (and almost classical) p...

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Published inEvaluation (London, England. 1995) Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 348 - 363
Main Author Leeuw, Frans L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.07.2012
Subjects
Evaluation
History
Methodology
Research methods
Social theory
Theory
impact evaluation
counterfactual history
theory-based evaluation
mechanisms
contribution analysis
implementation science
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Summary:Contribution analysis and theory-based evaluation are linked. This article discusses the contributions of several (recent) developments to further deepen the links between theory-based evaluation and contribution analysis. This will be done by describing how three well-known (and almost classical) problematic situations for impact evaluations can be addressed through the application of insights and tools from theory-based evaluation.
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ISSN:1356-3890
1461-7153
DOI:10.1177/1356389012452051