Handout #6 - QIAMay4
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This document provides a checklist for selecting an evaluator to conduct an evaluation study. The checklist contains 5 criteria for evaluating potential evaluators: (1) their formal training and qualifications, (2) previous evaluation experience, (3) alignment of professional orientation with the evaluation approach, (4) prior performance on similar projects, and (5) personal styles and characteristics. For each criterion, the potential evaluator is to be assessed as well qualified, not well qualified, or it cannot be determined if they are qualified. The summary at the end combines these assessments to determine if the potential evaluator is overall well qualified and acceptable to conduct the evaluation.
Handout #6 - QIAMay4
- 1. PART TWO Worksheet C Checklist for Selecting an Evaluator Evaluator appears to be: (Check one for each item) Well Not Well Cannot Determine 1. To what extent does the formal training of the potential Qualified Qualified if Qualified evaluator qualify him/her to conduct evaluation studies? (Consider major or minor degree specializations; specific courses in evaluation methodology; whether the potential evaluator has conducted applied research in a human service setting, etc.) 2. To what extent does the previous evaluation experience of the potential evaluator qualify him/her to conduct evaluation studies? (Consider items such as length of experience; relevance of experience.) Acceptable Unacceptable Cannot Determine Match Match Match 3. To what extent is the professional orientation of the potential evaluator a good match for the evaluation approach required? (Consider items such as philosophical and methodological orientations.) Well Not Well Cannot Determine 4. To what extent does the previous performance of the Qualified Qualified if Qualified potential evaluator qualify him/her to conduct evaluation studies for your project? What prior experience does she or he have in similar settings? (Look at work samples or contact references.) Cannot Determine Acceptable Unacceptable 5. To what extent are the personal styles and characteristics Acceptability of the potential evaluator acceptable? (Consider such items as honesty, character, interpersonal communication skills, personal mannerisms, ability to resolve conflicts, etc.) Not Well Qualified Cannot Determine Well Qualified and/or if Qualified or Summary and Acceptable Unacceptable Acceptable Based on the questions above, to what extent is the potential evaluator qualified and acceptable to conduct the evaluation? Page 63 Evaluation Handbook