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Evaluative Site Visits

A Methodological Review

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ID15033497
AuthorsFrances Lawrenz (0000-0002-6317-7992, University of Minnesota, corresponding author), Nanette Keiser, Bethann Lavoie
Year2003
Volume24
Issue3
Pages341-352
Publication date2003-09-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Evaluation (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1098-2140 • E-ISSN: 1557-0878
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/109821400302400304
OpenAlexW4246630462
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited14

Site visits are a commonly employed, but little discussed, evaluation procedure. Our purpose is to review the state of the art regarding site visits, as well as to catalyze a discussion of site visits centering on the question of whether or not existing practices constitute a set of methods or a methodology. We define evaluative site visits and review the current state of practice in site visits. We also outline the differences between methods and methodology and consider whether or not the current state of practice constitutes a methodology

Management science · Medical education · Political science · Program evaluation · Sociology · Applied Psychology · Community Health and Development · Computer Science · Engineering · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Psychology · Public Administration

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