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Abstract/Sommario: Drawing on more than 40 years of experience conducting applied social science research and program evaluation, the author has crafted the most comprehensive and systematic book on qualitative research and evaluation methods, inquiry frameworks, and analysis options available today. Now offering more balance between applied research and evaluation, this Fourth Edition illuminates all aspects of qualitative inquiry through new examples, stories, and cartoons; more than a hundred new summ ...; [Leggi tutto...] Drawing on more than 40 years of experience conducting applied social science research and program evaluation, the author has crafted the most comprehensive and systematic book on qualitative research and evaluation methods, inquiry frameworks, and analysis options available today. Now offering more balance between applied research and evaluation, this Fourth Edition illuminates all aspects of qualitative inquiry through new examples, stories, and cartoons; more than a hundred new summarizing and synthesizing exhibits; and a wide range of new highlight sections/sidebars that elaborate on important and emergent issues. For the first time, full case studies are included to illustrate extended research and evaluation examples. In addition, each chapter features an extended "rumination," written in a voice and style more emphatic and engaging than traditional textbook style, about a core issue of persistent debate and controversy.

Abstract/Sommario: The Red Hat exams are some of the toughest in the business, and this guide is an essential tool in helping those who need to prepare to take both the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and the Red Hat Systems Engineer (RHCE) exams.

Abstract/Sommario: This book discusses how current training policies and programs in developing countries need to change to improve education levels and skills development. It uses the evidence from recent rigorous evaluations to provide a comprehensive review of technical vocational education and training (TVET) policies, incentives for on-the-job-training (OJT), and trainingrelated active labor market programs (ALMPs). These interventions tend to fall short when based on insuffi cient understanding of ...; [Leggi tutto...] This book discusses how current training policies and programs in developing countries need to change to improve education levels and skills development. It uses the evidence from recent rigorous evaluations to provide a comprehensive review of technical vocational education and training (TVET) policies, incentives for on-the-job-training (OJT), and trainingrelated active labor market programs (ALMPs). These interventions tend to fall short when based on insuffi cient understanding of the market failures they are trying to solve and/or the government failures that constrain their implementation. The book argues that the key to more productive investments in training and a better alignment between the supply and demand of technical, cognitive, and noncognitive skills lies in better functioning product, capital, and labor markets. Following on this diagnosis, the book presents several new ideas about how to improve the design and implementation of skills-related programs to make them more effective and relevant.

Abstract/Sommario: This book provides a comprehensive yet accessible guide to running randomized impact evaluations of social programs. Drawing on the experience of researchers at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, which has run hundreds of such evaluations in dozens of countries throughout the world, it offers practical insights on how to use this powerful technique, especially in resource-poor environments.