A primary objective of evaluation researrh is to communicate graphic and numeric realities to
dual audiences—to other analysts as well as to practitioners and policymakers. A six-partmodel
is presented that can assist evaluators in presenting results to dual audiences. The example
chosen is school desegregation policy, but the model is intended for a wide spectrum of
substantive policy areas. Evaluators can contribute positively to the policy process by examining
phenomena in an empirical fashion and using a sound methodology and measurement strategy,
yet the burden of proof lies with evaluators in conveying the results of their own analyses. It is
the evaluator's responsibility to convey the necessary information as clearly as possible, without
relying on oversimplification.
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