<b>Integrate qualitative inquiry approaches and methods into the practice of evaluation</b><p>Qualitative inquiry can have a major effect on evaluation practice, and provides evaluators a means to explore and examine various settings and contexts in need of rich description and deeper understanding. <i>Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice</i> explores the most important considerations for both students and evaluation professionals. Using various evaluation theories and approaches as a springboard for real-world practice, this reference serves as an accessible text for beginning students and seasoned professionals alike. Readers are given an in-depth view of the key qualities and benefits of qualitative inquiry, which also serves as a crucial counterpart to quantitative analysis.<p>Chapters in part one focus on the foundations, core concepts, and intersection of evaluation theory and qualitative inquiry.<p>Part two contains contributions from leading evaluators whose design, implementation, and reporting strategies for qualitative inquiry are centered on common, real-world settings. These case-based chapters point to the strengths and challenges of implementing qualitative evaluations. Key competencies for conducting effective qualitative evaluations are also discussed.<ul><li>Explores the role of qualitative inquiry in many prominent approaches to evaluation</li><li>Discusses the method's history and delves into key concepts in qualitative inquiry and evaluation</li><li>Helps readers understand which qualities are necessary to be an effective qualitative evaluator</li><li>Presents the viewpoints and experiences of expert editors and contributing authors with high levels of understanding on the topic</li></ul><p><i>Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice</i> is a vital tool for evaluators and students alike who are looking to deepen their understanding of the theoretical perspectives and practice considerations of qualitative evaluation.