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Filter search resultsCrosstabulations
Crosstabulation (or crosstab) is a basic part of survey research in which researchers can get an indication of the frequency of two variables (e.g.MétodoFrequency tables
A frequency table provides collected data values arranged in ascending order of magnitude, along with their corresponding frequencies.MétodoConcept mapping
A concept map shows how different ideas relate to each other - sometimes this is called a mind map or a cluster map.MétodoPropensity scores
Propensity score matching (PSM) is a quasi-experimental method used to estimate the difference in outcomes between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries that is attributable to a particular program.MétodoInception report
An inception report of an evaluation is prepared by an evaluator after an initial review of relevant documentation.MétodoMeta-ethnography
Meta-ethnography is a method for combining data from qualitative evaluation and research, especially ethnographic data, by translating concepts and metaphors across studies.MétodoCoaching
Coaching can involve supporting an individual during training or development in order for them to reach a specific personal or professional goal, or providing expert and practical help to improve and apply specific skills and knowMétodoVolunteer sampling
In many research contexts, sampling simply involves asking for volunteers.MétodoGeo-tagging
Geo-tagging is the process of adding geographic information about digital content, within “metadata” tags - including latitude and longitude coordinates, place names and/or other positional data.MétodoSix thinking hats
The Six Thinking Hats method encourages participants to cycle through six different ways of thinking, using the metaphor of wearing different conceptual “hats”.MétodoNetwork diagram
A network diagram uses a set of nodes and connecting lines to display of how people (or other elements) in a network are connected. It is usually a product of social network analysis.MétodoRealist synthesis
A realist synthesis is the synthesis of a wide range of evidence that seeks to identify underlying causal mechanisms and explore how they work under what conditions, answering the question "what works for whom under what circumstaMétodoVote counting
Vote counting is a simple but limited method for synthesizing evidence from multiple evaluations and involves comparing the number of positive studies (studies showing benefit) with the number of negative studies (studies showing harm)MétodoBest evidence synthesis
Best evidence synthesis is a synthesis that, like a realist synthesis, draws on a wide range of evidence (including single case studies) and explores the impact of context.MétodoWorld cafe
The world café is a methodology for hosting group dialogue which emphasizes the power of simple conversation in considering relevant questions and themes.MétodoCost-benefit analysis
This method compares the total costs of a programme/project with its benefits, using a common metric (most commonly monetary units), which enables you to calculate the net cost or benefit associated with the programme.MétodoWord cloud
Word clouds or tag clouds are graphical representations of word frequency that give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in a source text.MétodoEmail questionnaires
Email Questionnaires are surveys or questionnaires that are distributed online via email.MétodoMentoring
Mentoring is a process where people are able to share their professional and personal experiences in order to support their development and growth in all spheres of life.MétodoData cleaning
Data cleaning involves the detection and removal (or correction) of errors and inconsistencies in a data set or database due to data corruption or inaccurate entry.MétodoHierarchical card sorting
Hierarchical card sorting (HCS) is a participatory card sorting method designed to provide insight into how people categorise and rank different phenomena.MétodoData party
A data party is a time-limited event of several hours where diverse stakeholders come together to collectively analyse data that have been collected.MétodoSteering group
Evaluation management often involves a steering group, which makes the decisions about the evaluation.MétodoCheck intermediate outcomes
Intermediate outcomes are identified in a logical model before the final impact.MétodoComparative case studies
Comparative case studies can be useful to check variation in program implementation.MétodoAfter action review
The after action review (AAR) is a simple method for facilitating an assessment of organisational performance by bringing together a team to discuss a task, event, activity or project in an open and honest fashion.MétodoRAPID outcomes assessment
RAPID outcome assessment (ROA) is a method to assess and map the contribution of a project’s actions on a particular change in policy or the policy environment.MétodoEpisode studies
Episode studies are an excellent way of investigating the influence of research on policy.MétodoBar chart
A bar chart plots the number of times a particular value or category occurs in a data set, with the length of the bar representing the number of observations with that score or in that category.MétodoData mining
Data mining is the systematic process of discovering patterns in data sets through the use of computer algorithms.MétodoLine graph
A line graph is commonly used to display change over time as a series of data points connected by straight line segments on two axes.MétodoDemographic mapping
Demographic mapping is a way of using GIS (global information system) mapping technology to show data on population characteristics by region or geographic area.Método