Ever been frustrated by a poorly designed survey? From limited response options to confusing questions, we've all encountered surveys that leave us scratching our heads. But fear not! This article unravels the mysteries of survey design, offering invaluable insights into mitigating respondent frustrations and maximizing data quality.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluation, Support UseBonnie LakustaApril 29, 2024Survey design, survey design, Surveys, Quantitative, Data CollectionComment

Evaluative Thinking: What does it mean and why does it matter?

Unleash the power of evaluative thinking in our data-driven world! This article explores how evaluative thinking goes beyond data analysis alone; it involves a systematic and reflective approach to understanding the effectiveness and impact of actions, programs, and decisions. Discover why evaluative thinking matters for informed decision-making, accountability, and fostering innovation.

Evaluation Practice, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesJanuary 30, 2024evaluation, Evaluation process, Evaluator role, self-reflection, Data Collection, continuous learning, transparency, resource optimization, community engagementComment

Stratified Random Sampling in Evaluation

Enhance evaluation precision through Stratified Random Sampling—a method that partitions populations into subgroups for nuanced insights. Whether adopting proportionate or disproportionate approaches, this strategy fosters inclusivity and robust representation, enriching the evaluative process, learn about it in this article.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationSheldon KallioDecember 20, 2023Sampling, sample size, Data Collection, Interview, Surveys, qualitative, Quantitative Comment

5 tips for ensuring interviewer safety.

In this article, we highlight the importance of ensuring interviewer safety to make the interview experience effective for collecting data and a positive experience for everyone involved!

Data Collection, Evaluation Practice, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationStephanie JonesMay 29, 2023Data Collection, qualitative data, Qualitative, evaluation, Evaluation Methods, evaluation activities, Evaluation PracticeComment

Questions to get you thinking about your data

Data are only useful when used! They do no good buried in reports, sitting on shelves (or shared drives) hidden away. Data, particularly data from an evaluation, are begging to be discussed, contemplated, and put into action! This article discusses some ways to make sure your data are used.

Data Collection, Analysis, I do some evaluation, Evaluation is my main jobBonnie LakustaApril 28, 2023Data analysis, Data CollectionComment

New Checklist: Information request checklist

Eval Academy just released a new checklist for anyone who’s about to start a new evaluation project. Use this checklist to make sure you’re gathering the information necessary to support your evaluation endeavour. This checklist can act as a support tool for you to make sure you have the context you need when starting an evaluation.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesApril 28, 2023evaluation planning, evaluation, Evaluation Tools, outcomes, indicators, evaluation activities, Data Collection, Evaluator, checklist, evaluation planComment

Sampling and Recruitment 101

You’ve got your evaluation plan; you’ve developed your data collection tools and you’re ready to go live with collecting the data you need to answer your evaluation questions. Step 1: Identify your sample. Step 2. Recruitment. But how do you get participants to take part in the data collection process?

Data Collection, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationBonnie LakustaFebruary 1, 2023Evaluator, Data Collection, Qualitative Data, Qualitative, Communication, Evaluation Activities, Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation, Research, Interviews, Focus Groups, Ethics, Evaluation PlanningComment

Top Tips for Using a Real-Time Interpreter in Interviews and Focus Groups

In this article, we share our top tips for running an interview or focus group using a real-time interpreter & reflect on a recent online focus group I completed that utilized an Arabic interpreter.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationStephanie JonesFebruary 1, 2023Qualitative Data, Interviews, Focus Groups, Data Collection, Communication, Data, Evaluation, Qualitative, StakeholdersComment

New Template: Interview Tracking Log

Eval Academy just released a new template, “Interview Tracking Log.” This template is available as a Word document as well as an Excel file! This Interview Tracking Log can be used by anyone who will be completing interviews to collect qualitative data.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesDecember 27, 2022Evaluation Planning, Evaluation, Evaluation Activities, Program Managers, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Consultant, Data Collection, Qualitative Data, Evaluation Management, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Tools, QualitativeComment

Sampling bias: identifying and avoiding bias in data collection

Bias in evaluation is inevitable. Reflection helps us to identify our bias and when we do, it is necessary to identify sources of bias in our processes, eliminate which bias we can, and acknowledge which bias we cannot.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationSheldon KallioNovember 27, 2022Data, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Practice, Program Evaluation, Quantitative, Bias, SamplingComment

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