1. Determine the extent to which qualitative methods are appropriate given the evaluation’s purposes and intended uses.

  • Be prepared to explain the variations, strengths, and weaknesses of qualitative evaluations.
  • Determine the criteria by which the quality of the evaluation will be judged.
  • Determine the extent to which qualitative evaluation will be accepted or controversial given the evaluation’s purpose, users, and audiences.
  • Determine what foundation should be laid to assure that the findings of a qualitative evaluation will be credible.
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