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Evaluation is my main job, Analysis Maegan Trottier Evaluation is my main job, Analysis Maegan Trottier

Moving Beyond Aggregate Metrics in Program Evaluation

Aggregate metrics don’t always tell the full story. An average can hide meaningful change among the participants who benefited most, making an effective program appear less impactful than it really is.

In this article, you’ll learn four practical strategies for looking beyond the average to uncover deeper insights and communicate more meaningful evaluation findings.

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What I Look For When Hiring A New Evaluator

Early in your career, it can be hard to know what field you want to work in, let alone feel confident in finding a job. If you’re thinking that you might want to become an evaluator, or you’re a newish evaluator looking for a job, read on to see what we, at Three Hive Consulting, look for when hiring.

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Survey Question Types

Surveys are one of the most commonly used data collection tools in an evaluator’s toolbox, and for good reason! There are so many different ways to ask questions in a survey, from multiple choice questions to visual analogue scales and image choice. This article highlights some options to help you think outside the (check)box for your next evaluation survey!

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