Question

Diverse Policy Analysis Methods

What differentiates the value critical analysis from the analytic descriptive method evaluation? Note at least three differences. Identify the commitments inherent in the value critical approach. Which process would be best for analyzing the social issue you identified in the first discussion

Answer 1

Differenece between the value critical analysis and the analytic descriptive method evaluation: -

Descriptive writing   Critical/analytical writing

• Merely states what happened Identifies the significance of what happened
• States what something is like    Evaluates its strengths and weaknesses
• States the order in which things happened Makes reasoned judgments
• Says how to do something    Argues a case according to evidence
• Explains what a theory says Shows why something is relevant or suitable

Commitments inherent in the value critical approach.: -

Following are the commitments inherent in the value critical approach are: -

1.) It indicates whether something is appropriare or suitable.

2.) It identifies why timing is the most important thing and why someone should wait for right time. Action taken on right time increases chances of success.

3.) It gives reason for the selection of each option.

4.) It evaluates the relative significance of details.

5.) It helps in structuring the information in order.

Critical/analytical writing process would be best for analyzing the social issue as it Identifies the significance of what happened and Shows why something is relevant or suitable.

Descriptive writing is vague and no judgement can be formed through it and Critical/analytical writing helps in making decision since it provides all the relevant details required.