@article{walton_applying_????,
	title = {Applying complexity theory: {A} review to inform evaluation design},
	issn = {0149-7189},
	shorttitle = {Applying complexity theory},
	url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014971891400041X},
	doi = {10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2014.04.002},
	abstract = {Complexity theory has increasingly been discussed and applied within evaluation literature over the past decade. This article reviews the discussion and use of complexity theory within academic journal literature. The aim is to identify the issues to be considered when applying complexity theory to evaluation. Reviewing 46 articles, two groups of themes are identified. The first group considers implications of applying complexity theory concepts for defining evaluation purpose, scope and units of analysis. The second group of themes consider methodology and method. Results provide a starting point for a configuration of an evaluation approach consistent with complexity theory, whilst also identifying a number of design considerations to be resolved within evaluation planning.},
	urldate = {2014-04-20},
	journal = {Evaluation and Program Planning},
	author = {Walton, Mat},
	keywords = {complexity theory, Evaluation design, Methods},
	file = {ScienceDirect Full Text PDF:files/48955/Walton - Applying complexity theory A review to inform eva.pdf:application/pdf;ScienceDirect Snapshot:files/48956/S014971891400041X.html:text/html}
}

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