Introduction: evaluation in resource and environmental
planning.
by Gunton, Thomas I.^Rutherford, M.B.^Williams, Peter W.^Day,
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6. Cross sectional comparison
Table 2. Case Study Categorization
Gunton Browne MacNab
Descriptor Case Study et al. et al. et al.
Who
Internal
External [check] [check] [check]
Purpose
Program Improvement
Program justification
Generic knowledge [check] [check] [check]
Hidden agenda
Timing
Before implementation
During operation [check] [check]
After program [check]
completion
Timing
Scope
Single snap shot [check] [check] [check]
Multiple period
Content
Scope
Program theory
Program design
Program [check] [check]
implementation
Program outcomes [check] [check] [check]
Program efficiency
Methodology
Quantitative
Qualitative [check] [check] [check]
Evaluative
criteria
Program goals [check] [check] [check]
Best practices [check] [check]
Social welfare
Time series trends
Cross sectional
Paridaen Ronmark
Descriptor Case Study et al. et al.
Who
Internal
External [check] [check]
Purpose
Program Improvement
Program justification
Generic knowledge [check] [check]
Hidden agenda
Timing
Before implementation
During operation
After program [check] [check]
completion
Timing
Scope
Single snap shot [check] [check]
Multiple period
Content
Scope
Program theory
Program design
Program [check] [check]
implementation
Program outcomes [check] [check]
Program efficiency
Methodology
Quantitative
Qualitative [check] [check]
Evaluative
criteria
Program goals [check] [check]
Best practices [check] [check]
Social welfare
Time series trends
Cross sectional
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