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+ | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Evaluation''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Evaluation '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
'''Evaluation''' is systematic determination of merit, [[worth]], and significance of something or someone using [[criteria]] against a set of [[standards]]. Evaluation often is used to characterize and appraise subjects of interest in a wide range of [[human]] [[enterprises]], including [[the arts]], criminal [[justice]], foundations and non-profit [[organizations]], [[government]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care health care], and other human [[service]]s.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaluation] | '''Evaluation''' is systematic determination of merit, [[worth]], and significance of something or someone using [[criteria]] against a set of [[standards]]. Evaluation often is used to characterize and appraise subjects of interest in a wide range of [[human]] [[enterprises]], including [[the arts]], criminal [[justice]], foundations and non-profit [[organizations]], [[government]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care health care], and other human [[service]]s.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaluation] | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] |
Revision as of 12:23, 19 April 2012
Etymology
from French évaluation, from Middle French evaluacion, from esvaluer to evaluate, from e- + value value
- Date: 1842
Definitions
- 1 : to determine or fix the value of
- 2 : to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study
Description
Evaluation is systematic determination of merit, worth, and significance of something or someone using criteria against a set of standards. Evaluation often is used to characterize and appraise subjects of interest in a wide range of human enterprises, including the arts, criminal justice, foundations and non-profit organizations, government, health care, and other human services.[1]