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Filter search resultsPrinciples-focused evaluation the GUIDE
How can programs and organizations ensure they are adhering to core principles—and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results?ResourceTranscribe
Transcribe is a very useful tool if you need to transcribe a small amount of data and don't have access to some of the more professional, downloadable transcription software packages.ResourceWeek 34: Alternatives to transcribing interviews
Being able to compare alternatives is essential when designing an evaluation.BlogWeek 44: Anecdote as epithet - Rumination #1 from qualitative research and evaluation methods
The 4th edition of Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods by Michael Quinn Patton will be published in mid-November, 2014. A new feature is one personal “rumination” in each chapter.BlogWeek 47: Rumination #3: Fools' gold: the widely touted methodological "gold standard" is neither golden nor a standard
This week's post is an abbreviated version of a "rumination" from theBlogInterviews
Interviews are conversations between an investigator (interviewer) and a respondent (‘interviewees’, ‘informants’ or ‘sources’) in which questions are asked in order to obtain information.MethodOpen space
Open Space Technology (OST) is a group facilitation approach for small and large gatherings in which a central purpose, issue, or task is addressed, but which begins with a purposeful lack of any formal initial agenda.MethodIn-depth interviews
An in-depth interview is a type of interview with an individual that aims to collect detailed information beyond initial and surface-level answers.MethodWorld cafe
The world café is a methodology for hosting group dialogue which emphasizes the power of simple conversation in considering relevant questions and themes.MethodWeek 46: Rumination #2: Confusing empathy with bias
Researchers and evaluators are admonished to stay rational and independent.BlogFocus groups
A focus group is a type of group interview designed to explore peoples attitudes.Method