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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Academic, Education, Research Methodology, Social Sciences

Book Review:
''Evaluation Methods in Research'' by Judith Bennett is a targeted and timely academic resource from the respected Continuum-Viva Research Methods series. It addresses a critical need in educational and social science research: how to rigorously and effectively evaluate interventions and programs. Bennett, drawing from her expertise at the University of York, provides a clear and accessible overview of the variety of evaluation methodologies available to researchers. The book is structured to guide undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students through the complexities of designing and implementing evaluation studies, likely covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. Its great strength is its focus on practicality within an academic framework, helping to answer the ever-important question, ''Does it work?'' While it is primarily a textbook, its clear explanations make it a valuable reference for any professional involved in program assessment or applied research. This book is highly recommended for university students and early-career researchers in education, social work, and policy studies.