Front-End Evaluation: How Do You Choose the Right Questions?

January 1st, 1994 | RESEARCH

In this paper, Chris Parsons, of Word Craft, presents an overview of front-end evaluation. Parsons discusses the definition of front-end evaluation, how front-end evaluations differ from formative and summative evaluations, the goals and purposes of front-end evaluation, situations in which front-end evaluation would be useful, and the value of understanding your audience before designing programs or exhibits.

Document

VSA-a0a4n9-a_5730.pdf

Team Members

Chris Parsons, Author, Word Craft

Citation

Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1064-5578

Publication: Visitor Studies
Volume: 6
Number: 1
Page(s): 66

Tags

Audience: Evaluators | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Aquarium and Zoo Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Programs | Park | Outdoor | Garden Programs | Public Programs