Getting to Outcomes

A Results-Based Approach to Accountability

Abraham Wandersman, Pamela Imm, Matthew Chinman, Shakeh Kaftarian

ResearchPosted on rand.org Aug 1, 2000Published In: Evaluation and Program Planning, v. 23, no. 3, Aug. 2000, p. 389-395

Getting to outcomes: methods and tools for planning, evaluation, and accountability (GTO) was developed as a guidebook to help practitioners plan, implement, and evaluate their programs to achieve results. GTO is based on answering 10 accountability questions about needs and resources, goals, science and best practices, fit, capacity, plan, implementation, outcome evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and sustainability.

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  • Copyright: Elsevier Sciences LTD
  • Availability: Non-RAND
  • Year: 2000
  • Pages: 7
  • Document Number: EP-200008-14

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