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This 10 page paper looks at this theorist’s contribution to program evaluation as well as at the broad scope of her work. Specific contributions to the social sciences are noted and criticisms about this theorist are included as well. The paper sums up with an evaluation and concluding notes on Weiss’s work. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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but of course, one can also be astounded by the fact that her interests are broad and applicable to many disciplines within the social sciences. In analyzing the
contributions made by a major theorist on program evaluation specifically, Weiss is a good choice. She is well respected but of course dissent is inevitable and there has been
sharp criticisms of this scholars work. In terms of program evaluation, Weiss is a significant figure, but it is also important to keep in mind the broad scope of her
contributions. II. Contributions of Carol H. Weiss Carol H. Weiss has contributed much to many fields. In focusing on social science technique she gives many
criticized disciplines a profound credibility. Yes, there are other books on the shelves which are also good and can give a student a detailed way of going about doing studies,
for example, but Weiss is relentless in her search for truth. Thus, while no social science can be an exact science, Weiss is exacting. If anything, this author has contributed
much in terms of credibility. For example, Weiss (1977) pays attention to knowledge use studies and sees them almost as important as basic concepts and theoretical perspectives. She sees them
as integral parts of the policy process (1977). By looking at policy and policy makers, Weiss blends the role of the social scientist with that of the plain politician, and
looks for a way to meld the two roles together, or at least make them work in unison. Weiss (1978) said that researchers who produce policy-oriented studies readily assume that
policy makers will be well read, impressed by their findings, and act on recommendations. However, reviews of the history of how policy research is used reveals quite a different result
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