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Filter search resultsConcept mapping, mind mapping and argument mapping: what are the differences and do they matter?
… mapping and argument mapping: what are the differences and do they matter? …RecursoCapacity development: We know it’s important, but how do we measure its outcomes?
… … Capacity development: We know it’s important, but how do we measure its outcomes? …RecursoBetterEvaluation FAQ: How do you go about analyzing data that has been collected from respondents via a questionnaire?
… we address a question that comes up quite often: How do you go about analysing data that has been collected from … from a survey and become somewhat stumped about what to do with it, often feeling overwhelmed by what can seem a … back to your broad Key Evaluation Questions (KEQs). What do you want to know? Do your analysis and report it in terms …Blog‘Context Matters’ framework for improving evidence use: what do policymakers and practitioners think about it?
… Matters’ framework for improving evidence use: what do policymakers and practitioners think about it? …RecursoDo labor market policies have displacement effects? Evidence from a clustered randomized experiment
… Long-term impact on wages, accounting for externalities … Do labor market policies have displacement effects? Evidence …RecursoWhat do you know? Centering knowledge generation and sharing to transform evaluation systems - AEA22 poster resources
… Community EvalGender+ EvalTalk Eval Forward … What do you know? Centering knowledge generation and sharing to …BlogWhat does it mean to ‘un-box’ evaluation?
… also know that not everyone sees evaluation this way. Why do we need to un-box evaluation? A lot has been written on … won’t be a hindrance and might actually be helpful. If you do your job well, perhaps they’ll even see it as a gift. This is at the core of un-boxing evaluation. How do I hope aes19 will help un-box evaluation? For me, …Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 37: Collaborative Outcomes Reporting
… finding out about We want to gain knowledge about what to do for the next phase of the program and do this in a way that engages the participants and … a singular “program” or “project”, and that the activities do all contribute to the same set of outcomes. Q. How long …BlogWeek 36: Systems thinking
… evaluation? Because it has the ability to change how we do evaluation and indeed what we think evaluation is about. … Evaluators talk a lot about multiple perspectives, but do we really deeply engage with the consequences of those … our program logics and theories of change nearly always do. Finally, if we assume that boundaries distinguish …BlogHow to choose, develop, and support innovation in evaluation
… in addressing long-standing challenges in evaluation. Why do we need innovations in evaluation? Evaluation is … And wherever there is a gap between what we can do and what we need to do, that’s when there is a space for innovation. Monitoring …BlogWeek 34: Alternatives to transcribing interviews
… people who have been interviewed, and say something like, "Do I have this right? These seem to be the main issues … or a large sheet of paper along a wall. I sometimes do this on a sheet of paper when doing an individual … alternatives to transcribing interviews have you used? Do you have other suggestions, or experiences of using the …BlogHackathon
… in thinking about these themes. 1. What does it mean to do evaluation better? At BetterEvaluation we think a lot about what it means to do evaluation better. It’s summed up in our overarching … face in evaluation require innovative responses. But what do we mean by innovation? At BetterEvaluation we have a …BlogOur principles
… Do no harm Make informed choices about evaluation methods and … - in a systematic manner, and take action to improve. Do maximum good Embed evaluative thinking and evidence …PáginaSome nuts and bolts questions about coding
… wish I had started coding as soon as I had any data’.) How do you go from describing your data to interpreting it? You … an excellent resource full of ideas on how to work). How do you build rigour into qualitative analysis? QIG meetings … re-coding, and refining your steps and ideas. You need to do rigorous coding, reflect on the coding and the analysis as …BlogWeek 32: Better use of case studies in evaluation
… For example, exploratory case studies can be useful to do before a survey; explanatory case studies are likely to be … the Case Study approach page on the BetterEvaluation site. Do you have other good resources or examples to share? Do you have questions about using case studies in evaluation? …BlogWeek 38: Addressing sustainability in evaluation
… When we talk about a “sustainable future” what do we mean? Since the 1970s, discussions about a sustainable … as a stated goal, but there are still many that do not. Should evaluators try to address sustainability even … a better story about their broader impact. Programs often do more than simply achieve their stated goals. In …BlogWhy work in evaluation
… but also enhances its relevance and effectiveness. What do we mean by evaluation? The term “evaluation” is used in … or after a project and can involve a variety of actors to do the work , including external contractors, internal staff, … many exciting opportunities to use your skills, learn, and do meaningful work. But you do not have to take our word for …Marcos/GuíasEvaluation career guideGender Analysis
… vitally important for evaluators to keep in mind. What do we mean by gender? ‘Gender affects everyone, all of the … In Impact Evaluation: What Should Be Considered? ) What do we mean by gender analysis? If one takes the first … (often held by women, as well as by men) that women who do not have children are somehow ‘lesser’ or that sex for …ThemeIntroducing the Causal Pathways Resource Hub
… causal pathways and others that can be applied in ways to do so. What do we mean by a causal pathways evaluation? A causal pathway … methods that are either designed to or can be adapted to do the following: unpack and test theories of change examine …BlogWhat about administrative data?
… not designed for the purpose for which it is used. But how do you get hold of it? The Administrative Data Research … evaluation for an organisation. What access and knowledge do you or your provider have about these sources of …BlogAES 2018 conference reflections: Power, values, and food
… understand, including where I was at and what I needed to do to develop. Here’s what I’ve taken away from my first AES … and I look forward to seeing you in the future! What do you think? If you attended AES18, we'd love to hear your own reflections. What stood out for you and what do you think you'll incorporate as part of your practice? For …BlogC4D: Realistic
… perspective on both evaluation and social change. Where do we start? In order to make decisions about what is … necessarily take more time and resources, but they do depend on a number of practical factors including: upfront … In an ideal world there would be enough resources to do a perfect evaluation. In the real world, small budgets and …Marcos/GuíasCommunication for Development (C4D)Participatory evaluation
… the intervention produced them? Who will decide what to do with contradictory information? Whose voice will matter …EnfoqueImpact Evaluation: Best Practices Aren’t (MQP rumination #4)
… has swept like wildfire through all sectors of society. Do an Internet search and prepare to be astounded by how much … phrase best practice is that there is a single best way to do something. That means context doesn’t matter. But context … those that did not? (Weiss, 2002, pp. 229–230) What to Do? Five Ideas for Your Consideration Avoid either asking or …BlogEvaluation practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settings
… evidence synthesis. Read the story behind the project How do we identify examples of good practice? We used the ethical …Marcos/GuíasEvaluation practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settingsImpact evaluation
… and, includes examining unintended impacts. 2. Why do impact evaluation? An impact evaluation can be undertaken … for different groups in different settings. 3. When to do impact evaluation? An impact evaluation should only be … of the implementation. Are there adequate resources to do the job? Impact evaluation might be appropriate when …ThemeRemembering John Mayne
… legacy to build on for improving evaluation. 1.How do we know if programs have made a difference? Almost all … and assumptions plausible? Is the ToC logically coherent ? Do the results follow a logical sequence? Are the causal link …BlogC4D: Critical
… and include all relevant voices and perspectives. Where do we start? It is important to pay attention to issues of … using participatory approaches, to know exactly what to do when certain people or groups are being excluded or …Marcos/GuíasCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Holistic
… communication contexts) that people experience. Where do we start The define and frame sets of tasks can be useful …Marcos/GuíasCommunication for Development (C4D)Closing the citizen feedback loop
… feedback is essential as it is not only the right thing to do but it is also the smart thing to do. They continue by describing how organisations are mainly … people we are trying to help is both the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. It is the right thing to do …RecursoC4D: Complexity
… ‘adaptive’ responses to changing circumstances. Where do we start? Complexity can easily become overwhelming. It …Marcos/GuíasCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Learning-based
… development and learning processes and events. Where do we start? It can be useful to begin by Reviewing R,M&E …Marcos/GuíasCommunication for Development (C4D)