8Codes of Behaviour for Evaluators
In this chapter we examine codes of behaviour that should be applied to evaluative enquiry. These guidelines are predicated on a belief that evaluators, stakeholders and others should have reference points from which to judge whether evaluation practice is acceptable. We have mentioned these codes in passing earlier, in Chapter 4. Here they are described and discussed in more detail.
CODES OF BEHAVIOUR FOR APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
Among agencies and professions which support social science research, there has long been concern that the procedures and methods used take into account the rights and welfare of participants (Homan 1991). For example, the informed consent of participants is commonly required ...
