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    E·val·u·a·tor
    /əˈvalyo͝oˌādər/

    noun

    • 1. a person who assesses the amount, extent, or value of something: "the government appointed an independent evaluator to determine the value of the mine"
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  3. someone whose job is to judge the quality, importance, amount, or value of something: An independent evaluator was brought in to assess the company's business plan. (Definition of evaluator from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of evaluator. evaluator.

    • Evaluation

      Meaning of evaluation in English. evaluation. noun [ C or U...

    • Evaluate

      EVALUATE definition: 1. to judge or calculate the quality,...

  4. Oct 22, 2020 · With a lack of consensus of what evaluation is within the field of evaluation, there is a difficulty in communicating to nonevaluators what evaluation is and how evaluation differs from research. To understand how evaluation is defined, both evaluators and researchers were asked how they defined evaluation and, if at all, differentiated ...

    • Dana Linnell Wanzer
    • 2021
    • Different Labels For Evaluation
    • Different Types of Evaluation
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Evaluations by Different Groups
    • Evaluation For Different Purposes
    • How Is This Different to What Other People Mean by 'Evaluation'?

    When we talk about evaluation, we also include evaluation known by different labels: 1. Review 2. Assessment 3. Impact analysis 4. Social impact analysis 5. Appreciative inquiry 6. Cost-benefit assessment

    When we talk about evaluation we include many different types of evaluation - before, during and after implementation, such as: 1. Needs analysis —​ ​which analyses and prioritises needs to inform planning for an intervention​ 2. Ex-ante impact evaluation — which predicts the likely impacts of an intervention to inform resource allocation 3. Proces...

    When we talk about evaluation we include discrete evaluations and ongoing monitoring, including: 1. Performance indicators and metrics 2. Integrated monitoring and evaluation systems

    When we talk about evaluation we include evaluations done by different groups, such as: 1. External evaluators 2. Internal staff 3. Communities 4. A hybrid team

    When we talk about evaluation we include evaluations that are intended to be used for different purposes: 1. Formatively, to make improvements 2. Summatively, to inform decisions about whether to start, continue, expand or stop an intervention. Formative evaluation is not the same as process evaluation. Formative evaluation refers to the intended u...

    Not everyone defines evaluation in this way because of their diverse professional and educational backgrounds and training and organisational context. Be aware that people might define evaluation differently, and consider the implications of the labels and definitions that are used. For example, some organisations use a definition of evaluation tha...

  5. Evaluators employ various methodologies to collect, analyze, and interpret data, providing insights into program performance and outcomes. They play a crucial role in informing decision-making processes, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and recommending improvements for future initiatives.

  6. www.eval.org › About › What-is-EvaluationWhat is Evaluation

    What is Evaluation? Though we are surrounded by evaluation, evaluators sometimes have trouble explaining their profession. The usage, value, and need for evaluations is not always commonly understood by outsiders. Even within our membership, how evaluation is defined can differ greatly based on field, background, education, or interest.

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