Jebakan Matrik dan Politik dalam Evaluasi

This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practical methods of evaluation research. It distinguishes formal evaluation from everyday judgment by defining it as a disciplined, action-oriented inquiry that utilizes social science techniques to determine the merit of policies or programs. The authors contrast formative evaluation, which focuses on ongoing program improvement through feedback, with summative evaluation, which assesses overall effectiveness to inform high-level funding or continuation decisions. Furthermore, the material clarifies the differences between evaluation and related oversight activities like auditing, monitoring, and inspection. By exploring various theoretical frameworks and the role of the evaluator, the text underscores that evaluation is a systematic tool designed to improve social interventions.