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Filter search resultsPoverty mapping: Innovative approaches to creating poverty maps with new data sources
… an overview of the use of both traditional and novel data sources in generating poverty maps and the related … focuses on the use of both traditional and new methods and data sources in generating poverty maps, which are noted as … It is suggested that using new sources of relevant data in generating such maps helps improve how we assess the …ResourceLeveraging imagery data in evaluations: Applications of remote-sensing and streetscape imagery analysis
… This paper discusses using imagery data in evaluations and the advantages and limitations of relevant methodologies. Imagery data, such as remote-sensing images and digital photos, are … and space. It is noted that it's important to check image data against the reality on the ground, in cases where …ResourceMaking wise decisions: A step-by-step guide to selecting the right data system
… your small or mid-sized organization better manage your data. This resource and the following information was … the reader through a series of questions to help identify data systems most likely to meet their needs. A series of … of the organizational fit for different types of data systems, based on answers given in the quiz. (Optional) …ResourceUK Data Service Variable and Question Bank (formally the Survey Question Bank)
… The UK Data Service Variable and Question Bank is an online … has been updated and has moved host sites to the UK Data Service. It has been re-launched as the UK Data Service Variable and Question Bank . The current link …ResourceRevolutionary Google-backed system unlocks power of big data to save forests
… the use of a new tool, Global Forest Watch, which uses big data to monitor global forests on a monthly basis. Utilising … computing cloud the tool is able to analyse NASA satellite data to produce interactive maps and charts that allow the … in forest cover since 2000. Global Forest Watch integrates data from other sources to generate near-real time alerts …ResourceJamaican youth risk and resiliency behaviour survey 2006: Data use calendar
… in 2006 on behalf of USAID contains an example of a data use calendar as Appendix 9 (page 158). It lays out in … Jamaican youth risk and resiliency behaviour survey 2006: Data use calendar …ResourceWhat is a Dashboard? Defining dashboards, visual analysis tools and other data presentation media
… and key characteristics of dashboards and other data display tools, something that can be oddly hard to find! … It's a concise and clear introductory explanation of data dashboards and other ways of displaying data. … What is a Dashboard? Defining dashboards, visual …ResourceFour things policy-makers need to know about social media data and real time analytics.
… and submitted to their ongoing inquiry into social media data and real time analytics. Both Anne and I research the … Four things policy-makers need to know about social media data and real time analytics. …ResourceGeospatial, location and big data: Where have we been and where can we go? – Summary of the webinar
… European Evaluation Society webinar in the series Emerging Data Landscapes in M&E, on Geospatial, location and big data: Where have we been and where can we go? was held on 28 … with her introduction on Evaluation and emerging data: Anupam Anand, Evaluation Officer at the Global …ResourceVisualizing process: How to create a stakeholder-friendly graphic timeline of process data
… create a stakeholder-friendly graphic timeline of process data …ResourceWhy do we need more real-time evaluation?
… the following dimensions: 1. real-time (or more current) data collection; 2. real-time (or rapid) reporting; 3. multiple … it could also include only collection of real-time data (that might be analysed and reported later), or the …BlogWeek 42: Dot plots, bullet charts, slopegraphs and more. We've updated our visualise data section!
… up from Stephanie Evergreen's seminar on Presenting data effectively , we've been working with her to improve our Data visualisation section. We've added new charts, … develop charts. New charts We've added 7 new charts to our data viz section: Bullet graph Using a target line to show …BlogWeek 4: The top ten developments in qualitative evaluation over the last decade – part 1
… also confusion that qualitative software actually analyzes data: it doesn’t. Software is a data management tool. Humans beings still have to organize, … a qualitative tool: increasingly used for both data collection and sharing findings The rise of social media in …BlogWeek 32: Better use of case studies in evaluation
… – often a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. Be clear about what the case is – is it a person, a … These are often used to complement quantitative data by providing examples of the overall findings. These … of the evaluation which will involve extensive data collection (such as a survey). Critical instance: This …BlogWhy do programs benefit from developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks?
… and Indicators in the Identification of Purposeful Data Collection Processes A theory-based and evaluation-led … indicators are then used to determine the range of data that needs to be collected in order to answer the …BlogAdapting evaluation in the time of COVID-19 – Part 4: Describe
… blog in this series will focus on methods for collecting data, given restrictions and risk of the commonly used … in answering descriptive questions – sampling and managing data. Overarching issues to consider There are particular … Implications of barriers to physical or usual data collection methods (like interviews and observation). With …BlogWeek 43: Evaluating sustainability
… no standards as to how to apply this in a particular case. Data and measurement are crucial, but are insufficient alone … theory and practice, there is a very high emphasis on data and measurement and monitoring - particularly of a … the sustainability framework Data – specification, collection, analysis and the use of projections: data, which …BlogCenters for Disease Control and Prevention – program evaluation resources
… KEQs, planning documents, and stakeholder engagement), data collection and analysis, and reporting and supporting use of … tools and resources on developing an evaluation plan. Data Collection Methods Data Collection Methods for Program …Resource52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 24: Choosing methods to describe activities, results and context
… see in evaluation reports as having been used to collect data? Chances are you'll see project document review, key … the usual suspects. Many other methods exist to collect data that can enrich the analysis and improve the quality of … to choose which ones and how to use them well. But data collection is only one part of the Describe cluster. It also …BlogInnovations in monitoring & evaluating results
… are not mutually exclusive; for example, mobile data collection can be used with micro-narratives to provide … a large number of groups to produce robust quantitative data Mobile Data Collection : The targeted gathering of …Resource52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 13: Evaluation on a shoestring
… the evaluation will answer the Key Evaluation Questions – data collection, analysis and reporting Collecting, analysing and reporting data in terms of the Key Evaluation Questions Disseminating …BlogIterative design and monitoring for adaptive management: How causal link monitoring can help
… and case example of the approach .) By fortifying the data-to-design relationship, CLM facilitates the use of data for adapting implementation and ensures that the data … management: MEL plans are overburdened with extensive data collection and resource heavy methods . In the face of …BlogImpact evaluation
… might be a small project, a large programme, a collection of activities, or a policy. Many development … including the availability of existing, good quality data and additional time and money to collect more. It might not be appropriate when existing data are inadequate and there are insufficient resources to …ThemeGuest blog: Why rubrics are useful in evaluations
… questions and to provide a framework for synthesising data for reporting on results in an efficient and effective … can aid in the development of efficient and effective data collection strategies: For the evaluator, once …BlogConversations to have when designing a program: Fostering evaluative thinking
… intervention has been designed and established, and the data reporting systems are operational, which creates stress … program expectations and priorities. 3. Are you collecting data on what you want to achieve? When you’re setting up your … be used before the program implementation, and during data collection. 4. Are your expectations realistic? Make sure …BlogPrivacy Policy
… about privacy. This Privacy Notice applies to the personal data that we collect and handle for the purposes of … For the purposes of this Privacy Notice, “personal data” means any information relating to an identified or … behalf. Specific Purpose of Processing The purpose of data collection on this website is to disseminate …PageChallenges of doing M&E in FCV settings
… scarce resources, and safety concerns often complicating data collection. Additionally, evaluators must navigate cultural sensitivities, power imbalances, and unreliable data, all while working under time pressure and in dynamic, …ThemeQualitative impact assessment protocol
… affected by an intervention. Overview Where possible, data is collected through ‘double blindfolded’ interviews, … the specific intervention being evaluated. The narrative data this produces can provide rich insights into … theories of change. Use double blindfolding during data collection: Where possible, initial interviews and focus …ApproachC4D Hub: Create a questions-led M&E framework
… Descriptive Question (DQ) What will be described Existing data Additional data collection/ retrieval Sampling/ disaggregation (equity) …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Seven evaluation methods to add to the toolbox?
… the repertoire for collecting, analyzing or synthesizing data. Which of these might be useful to add to the methods … to use in evaluations that you manage? 1. Mobile Phone Data Logging Mobile phones (cell phones) can be a great … of using this method include making decentralized data collection easier and providing immediate reporting and …BlogDoes evaluation need to be done differently to support adaptive management?
… collecting, analysing, reporting and supporting use of data - and for managing evaluation? Are there particular …BlogIdentify what resources are available for the evaluation and what will be needed
… The resources needed for an evaluation include: Existing data Funding to engage an external evaluator or evaluation … evaluation governance processes and/or key informants and data sources When considering what data are already … Developing a draft design and then costing it, including collection and analysis of primary data. This can be done …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluation