"This book explains what evaluations are, how they can be used most effectively, and outlines the strengths and pitfalls of different evaluation methods. Each chapter comes with tasks to demonstrate the practical importance of the issues covered and to lead the reader through the steps necessary to carry out a successful evaluation.".

"The book is aimed at anyone who is faced with the task of doing small-scale evaluations for the first time, whether or not they have a professional background in the field, and anyone studying evaluation methods throughout the social sciences."--BOOK JACKET.