Social Construction of Reality - Bad Request

Discussion of Findings
Three research questions guided the study. In a brief discussion of findings, the
research questions are restated and discussion is based upon data analysis provided in
Chapter 4. Results of analysis are provided.
Research Question 1
Can a site-specific model for program evaluation be generated? Specific tools and
processes were generated as a result of this study (Figures and appendixes). It is unclear
whether these constitute a model; the research indicated a necessity for the quality of
fluidity that transcends the discrete processes normally conceived of within the confines
of a model. However, if one agrees that the systemic use of agreed upon tools and
processes constitute a simple model, then yes. A site-specific simple model for program
evaluation can be generated.
During the first long interview, the primary intended user put forth the parameters
for a simple model, particularly that it would have three components, one which would be
standard for all evaluations, one which would be of collaborative design between the
program manager and the program evaluator, and a third component, most likely the
program logic model which would be submitted in advance of the evaluation. Other
stakeholders were asked to describe and/or list elements they believed were necessary for
inclusion and whether or not they believed the three-part structure made sense. There was
unanimous agreement on the three-part structure. A chief area of emphasis relative to the
components was figuring out how to provide for a structure that would allow the
stakeholders of this study, who serve as the commissioning body for future program
evaluations, to signify the level of involvement needed for a particular evaluation.
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