Introducing Q Methodology to Program Evaluators

Autor/inn/en	Harris, Kevin; Oatley, Chad; Mumford, Steven; Pham, Phung K.; Nunns, Heather
Titel	Introducing Q Methodology to Program Evaluators
Quelle	In: American Journal of Evaluation, 42 (2021) 3, S.439-453 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Harris, Kevin) ORCID (Oatley, Chad)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1098-2140
DOI	10.1177/1098214020932227
Schlagwörter	Q Methodology; Program Evaluation; Foreign Countries; Stakeholders; Bias; Evaluators; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Ausland; Großbritannien
Abstract	This method note presents Q methodology as a useful tool for evaluators to add to their practice toolbox. Q methodology, which involves both quantitative and qualitative techniques, can help researchers and evaluators systematically understand subjectivity and the communicability of opinions and perspectives. We first provide an overview of Q methodology, followed by a brief summary of how evaluators are using Q, and an explanation of the steps for implementing Q methodology. Either by itself or with other methods, the potential uses of Q methodology in evaluation are diverse. For practical demonstration, we describe how Q methodology was used in a recent evaluation in the UK to understand stakeholder subjectivity within the program. We then reflect upon the pros and cons of using Q in program evaluation, concluding that it constitutes a worthwhile tool for evaluating complex programs. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01