Posts tagged Evaluation tools
Survey Design Part 1: Planning for your survey – A review of Designing Quality Survey Questions (2019) by Robinson and Firth-Leonard
Survey Design Part 1: Planning for your survey – A review of Designing Quality Survey Questions (2019) by Robinson and Firth-Leonard

The article discusses the book "Designing Quality Survey Questions" by Robinson and Leonard, offering guidance for beginners in survey design. It highlights understanding survey purpose, tool suitability, respondent characteristics, and cultural context, serving as a useful resource for both new and experienced survey designers. Part 2 will delve into crafting quality survey questions.

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Data Collection, Evaluation Practice, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationKim DesjarlaisData, Data collection, Evaluation activities, Evaluation methods, Evaluation methodology, Evaluation tools, Book review, Evaluation resources, Quantitative, Survey, Survey designComment
A picture is worth a thousand words: Photovoice
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.

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Data Collection, Evaluation Practice, Transforming Evaluation, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationBonnie Lakustaevaluation activities, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Methodology, Evaluation practice, Evaluation tools, QualitativeComment
New infographic: 10 tips for running a focus group
New infographic: 10 tips for running a focus group

By leveraging group dynamics and interactions, focus groups provide a platform for participants to build on ideas, challenge assumptions, and generate new insights. In this article, we present our top tips for running successful focus groups that are efficient and gather quality data.

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Data Collection, I do some evaluation, Evaluation is my main job, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesEvaluation activities, Evaluation methods, Evaluation methodology, Evaluation practice, Qualitative, qualitative data, Focus Groups, Facilitation, Evaluation toolsComment