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Learning for sustainability
This website from Will Allen provides a range of resources that focus on monitoring and evaluation that leads to sustainable development.Unanticipated consequences of development interventions
This lecture, given by Michael Bamberger for the International Program for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET) examines the unanticipated consequences of development interventions which are describedDevelopmental Evaluation: An Approach to Evaluating Complex Social Change Initiatives
This presentation, given by Kathy Brennan at the Foundation Strategy Group (FSG) and Stanford Social Innovation Review conference, Next Generation Evaluation: EmbraciShared Measurement: A Catalyst to Drive Collective Learning and Action
This presentation was given by Patricia Bowie and Moira Inkelas at the Foundation Strategy Group (FSG) and Stanford Social Innovation Review conference, Next GeneratiFrontiers of Innovation: A Case Study in Using Developmental Evaluation to Improve Outcomes for Vulnerable Children
This presentation was given by James Radner at the Foundation Strategy Group (FSG) and Stanford Social Innovation Review conference, Next Generation Evaluation: EmbraThe scatter-plot matrix
A scatter-plot matrix allows the organisation of different scatter-plots with similar variables into a matrix which can then be used to to look at all pairwise correlations in one place.How to make a scatterplot with a smooth fitted line
This tutorial by Nathan Yau from FlowingData outlines an easy method for fitting a line to data points of a scatterplot by using open source software.Making back-to-back graphs in Excel
This blog post from Stephanie Evergreen of Evergreen Data provides guidance on using Excel to make back to back graphs in order to compare data between responses to the same survey from two diffeGraphing with Excel
This guide from LabWrite Resources provides detailed guidance on creating bar graphs and histograms using Excel.Creating a Histogram In Excel 2010
This YouTube video provides a brief tutorial (4:15) on creating histograms in Excel 2010A step-by-step guide to making bullet charts in Excel
This slidedeck from Jon Schwabish for Policyviz provides step-by-step guidance for creating bullet charts using Excel.Easy bullet charts in Excel
This blog post from Stephanie Evergreen of Evergreen Data provides step-by-step guidance on creating bullet charts in Excel.Adding a benchmark line to a graph
This blog post by Stephanie Evergreen for Evergreen Data provides guidance on using Excel to add a benchmark line to a graph.Bullet graph design specification
This paper by Stephen Few of Perceptual Edge outlines the five key components of bullet graphs. For each component he provides an explanation, an example and the formatting defaultEasy dot plots in Excel
This blog post from Stephanie Evergreen of Evergreen Data provides step-by-step guidance for creating dot plots using Excel.How to make dumbbell dot plots in Excel
This blog post from Stephanie Evergreen from Evergreen Data provides step-by-step guidance for producing dumbbell dot plots using excel.How to make a small multiples bar chart in excel
This blog post from Ann K Emery provides step-by-step guidance for creating a small multiples bar chart using Excel. The 10 step process provides detailed guidance and screen shots of each stage of the method.Slopegraphs for comparing gradients: Slopegraph theory and practice
This web page by Edward Tufte provides guidance on the use of slope graphs. Through the use of detailed examples and graphics the general theory and practice of slope graphs is clearly articulated.Slopegraph template
This blog post Cole Nussbaumer for Storytelling with Data provides an Excel template for creating slopegraphs.Edward Tufte's slopegraphs in Excel
This webpage by Roberto Mensa and Krisztina Szabó, provides step-by-step guidance on producing slopegraphs in Excel. Each step of the process is exlpained in detailed and includes screen shots to support its use.Displaying change between two points in time
This paper by Stephen Few for Perceptual Edge looks at three different ways to present data in a graphical format that features change between two points in time.Developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks + framework template
This book, written by Anne Markiewicz and Ian Patrick, offers a step-by-step guide to developing a monitoring and evaluation framework.Principles-focused evaluation the GUIDE
How can programs and organizations ensure they are adhering to core principles—and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results?Jason Davies data viz examples
Jason Davies' website contains a large number of data viz examples, particular around geo data. It also contains some links to to tools, including a word cloud and tree map.Diffusion of innovations in service organizations: Systematic review and recommendations
This article summarizes an extensive literature review addressing the question, How can we spread and sustain innovations in health service delivery and organization?Building the evidence base for post project evaluation: Case study review and evaluability checklists
This report to the Faster Forward Fund by Laurie Zivetz and Jindra Cekan of Valuing Voices compares findings from eight end-of-project and subsequent post project evaluations.What is a Dashboard? Defining dashboards, visual analysis tools and other data presentation media
The Dashboard Insight website contains a number of useful articles, examples and guides on the subject of Organizational Dashboards.Data dashboard as evaluation and research communication tool
This chapter by Veronica Smith aims to provide a sound framework and guidelines for evaluators, researchers, and program staff to design, develop, maintain, and use a data dashboard as an effective communication tool for monitoring progressEvergreen Data
Stephanie Evergreen's website and blog provides ample reading and guidance on data visualization techniques, taking a research-based approach to effective communication of ideas.How to Design Effective Dashboards
This one-hour webinar on How to Design Effective Dashboards from Infragistics aims to show viewers how to design dashboards that will help with business decisions.The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Dashboard Design
This blog post by Abjhijit Rawool gives guidance on creating dashboards that are based around the users' needs. Though discussed in relation to web applications, the lessons are applicable more broadly.Программа «Система измерения и оценки для программ в области социального сиротства: онлайн-сервис, экспертная поддержка и вдохновляющие кейсы». Сборник кейсов.
Сборник кейсов, представляющий созданные рядом московских некоммерческих организаций системы измерения и оценки социальных результатов своей деятельности.