'''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] |