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