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There are a number of ways that documents can be made more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.MétodoData use calendar
A data use calendar is produced to guide the collection of data and reporting requirements, as well as ensuring that analysis and evaluation data is actively used.MétodoEmphasis techniques
A key to creating effective and accessible reporting documents is using effective techniques to emphasise important information.MétodoMail questionnaire
Questionnaires can be mailed out to a sample of the population, enabling the researcher to connect with a wide range of people.MétodoMobile questionnaires
Questionnaires and surveys can be conducted through mobile phones which are able to connect to the internet.MétodoData backup
Data backup refers to onsite and offsite, automatic and manual processes to guard against the risk of data being lost or corrupted.MétodoLessons learnt
Lessons learnt can take the form of describing what should or should not be done, or describing the outcome of different processes.MétodoFace-to-face questionnaires
Face-to-face questionnaires are conducted by an interviewer asking questions of a respondent in person.MétodoInternet questionnaire
An internet questionnaire allows the collection of data through an electronic set of questions that are posted on the web.MétodoCorrelation
Correlation is a statistical measure ranging from +1.0 to -1.0, represented by 'r', that indicates how strongly two or more variables are related and whether that relationship is positive or negative.MétodoInteractive mapping
Interactive mapping involves using maps that allow zooming in and out, panning around, identifying specific features, querying underlying data such as by topic or a specific indicator (e.g., socioeconomic status), generating reports and othMétodoKey informant interviews
Key informant interviews involve interviewing people who have particularly informed perspectives on an aspect of the program being evaluated.MétodoAnalytical generalisation
Analytical generalisation involves making projections about the likely transferability of findings from an evaluation, based on a theoretical analysis of the factors producing outcomes and the effect of context.MétodoMeasures of central tendency
Measures of Central Tendency provide a summary measure that attempts to describe a whole set of data with a single value that represents the middle or centre of its distribution.MétodoMeasures of dispersion
Measures of dispersion provide information about how much variation there is in the data, including the range, inter-quartile range and the standard deviation.MétodoIn-depth interviews
An in-depth interview is a type of interview with an individual that aims to collect detailed information beyond initial and surface-level answers.MétodoSelf-assessment
Self-assessment is an individual reflection on one's skills, knowledge and attitudes related to evaluation competencies.MétodoOther professional associations
Associations from different but related sectors and fields can be good places to find useful events and training, network connections, and ideas.MétodoEngagement in relevant public processes
For evaluation to be truly useful it needs to engage in public discussions about relevant issues.MétodoEngagement in relevant organisational processes
For evaluation to be truly useful it needs to be embedded in organisational processes. Particularly relevant issues include strategic changes to how government and non-government organisations plan, manage and implement.MétodoPublic information about professional practice
As part of its public advocacy role, a professional association can provide potential clients with information about engaging with evaluators effectively.MétodoPublic information about evaluation
An important part of evaluation capacity strengthening is providing a clear definition or explanation of evaluation in online and printed materials.MétodoExpectation of ongoing competency development
An expectation that members of an association or organisation will engage in ongoing competency development.MétodoDistinct occupational category
A distinct occupational category or role title recognised at a national or organisational level.MétodoR&D projects
Evaluation associations can leverage their membership to engage in knowledge construction through research and development.MétodoLearning partnerships
Learning partnerships involve structured processes over several years to support learning between a defined number of organisations working on similar programs, usually facilitated by a third party organisation.MétodoInternship
An internship is a paid or unpaid entry-level position that provides work experience and some professional development.MétodoExpert review
Expert review involves an identified expert providing a review of draft documents at specified stages of a process and/or planned processes.MétodoExpert advice
Expert advice provides advice in response to specific queries. It might include a process to clarify and reframe the question that is being asked.MétodoSelf-paced learning
Viewing learning materials, such as previously recorded webinars, at your own pace.MétodoPeer learning
Peer learning refers to a practitioner-to-practitioner approach in which the transfer of tacit knowledge is particularly important (Andrews and Manning 2016).MétodoDialogues
Dialogues refer to a range of learning conversations that go beyond knowledge transfer to include knowledge articulation and translation.Método