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The Checklist Imperative
Author(s) -
Scriven Michael
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
new directions for evaluation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.374
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1534-875X
pISSN - 1097-6736
DOI - 10.1002/ev.20374
Subject(s) - checklist , formative assessment , generalizability theory , situated , key (lock) , evaluation methods , process (computing) , value (mathematics) , program evaluation , computer science , psychology , process management , management science , pedagogy , business , political science , cognitive psychology , artificial intelligence , engineering , public administration , developmental psychology , computer security , machine learning , reliability engineering , operating system
Abstract Michael Scriven, who is situated on the valuing branch of the Evaluation Theory Tree, argues for the importance of a checklist approach in evaluation. To do so, he points to the value of the approach in other fields and industries, and then turns his attention to his own Key Evaluation Checklist. In particular, he proposes a formative evaluation that focuses on process, outcomes, and generalizability to identify key aspects of an evaluation of the Women Affirming Motherhood program.