Because Policy Research Often Draws on the Findings of Evaluation

question 24

True/False

Because policy research often draws on the findings of evaluation research projects and involves working for a client as is the case in evaluation research, policy researchers confront many of the same challenges as do evaluation researchers.

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Classic Theorists

Thinkers who have made significant contributions to social theory, including but not limited to Marx, Weber, and Durkheim, whose ideas form the foundation of sociological study.

Postmodern Lens

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Jean Baudrillard

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