Evaluation terms for the social sector: A glossary

Created: October 26, 2017 at 4:01 PM | Updated: February 11, 2025 | By NZ Navigator

Evaluation terms for the social sector is a comprehensive list of the phrases, words, and concepts peculiar to evaluation and which can often be used in different ways.

An easy-to-read publication, this glossary includes synonyms and clear definitions, and acknowledges the range of interpretations used for some terms.

The section on “tools and methods” describes the most common research approaches and when they are most applicable. 

Evaluation terms

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