A picture is worth a thousand words: Photovoice

While traditional data collection methods like surveys, interviews, focus groups, and document reviews are well-known in evaluation, there are also innovative approaches like participatory and arts-based methods. One such method is Photovoice. While it might be daunting to embrace new techniques, it's important to recognize the value of methods like Photovoice in expanding our toolkit and enhancing evaluation practices.

Data Collection, Evaluation Practice, Transforming Evaluation, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationBonnie LakustaAugust 15, 2023evaluation activities, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Methodology, Evaluation practice, Evaluation tools, QualitativeComment

What’s the Difference: Bias versus Confounding?

In every research and evaluation project, it is important to identify and address sources of error that may impact the accuracy of your findings and the relevance of your recommendations. Here, we will look at what bias and confounding are (and are not), the differences between them, and important considerations to take to prepare for and address both in your next evaluation project.

Analysis, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationMaegan TrottierMarch 30, 2023ias, Quantitative Data, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Practice, Data, Data Analysis, Evaluation, Evaluation MethodologyComment

What you need to know about member checking

While member checking is commonly used in qualitative research, it’s less commonly used in evaluation and we think that should change! In this article, we’ll review what member checking is and why, when, and how you should use it.