Mertens, Donna M. <br/><br/>
Transformative research and evaluation/ 
Donna M. Mertens. 
 - New York:  Guilford Press,  c2009. 
 - xiv, 402 p.  ill. ;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 355-378) and indexes. 
<br/><br/>Resilience, resistance, and complexities that challenge -- The transformative paradigm : basic beliefs and commensurate theories -- Self, partnerships, and relationships -- Developing the focus of research/evaluation studies -- A transformative research and evaluation model -- Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods -- Participants : identification, sampling, consent, and reciprocity -- Data-collection methods, instruments, and strategies -- Data analysis and interpretation -- Reporting and utilization : pathway to the future. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781593859855 (hardcover : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Evaluation research (Social action programs)<br/>Social sciences--Research--Methodology.<br/>Social justice.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>001.42