Policy Evaluation: Conceptual Chaos

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PhD in Public Policy, University of Tehran

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In this article we illustrate that beyond the conceptual chaos of evaluation studies, there is a continuous and relevant flow of knowledge. This knowledge is multidisciplinary and has progressed along with evolution of epistemological and methodological issues in social science and has passed the same ups and downs. Epistemological evolution is reflected in evaluation definitions and led to new models. Therefore, evaluation is mostly a method instead of a specialized concept. It has evolved by scholars to response to needs of stakeholders by scholars in different fields. Secondary importance of the conceptual aspect makes the evaluation literature face various interpretations of basic concepts. Hence, those concepts which are considered in evaluation studies are identified within the conceptual framework of the scholar and their meaning are arbitrary as well.

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Iranian Journal of Public Policy
Volume 1, Issue 3
September 2015
Pages 9-28

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