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Filter search resultsThe development and utility of a program theory: Lessons from an evaluation
This article, written by Tim Clement and Christine Bigby, looks at the use and development of program theory in human service organisations.ResourceFishbone diagram (cause and effect diagram)
This short guide describes the process of using a fishbone diagram to help uncover and visualise stakeholder perceptions of the root causes of a problem. It is often used in conjunction with the 'Five Whys' technique.Resource52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 3: Q & A about drawing logic models
This week on BetterEvaluation we're presenting Questions and Answers about logic models.Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 20: Defining what needs to be evaluated
Whether you are commissioning an evaluation, designing one or implementing one, having - and sharing - a very clear understanding of what is being evaluated is paramount.BlogThe Five Whys Technique
This paper from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) outlines the process of using the Five Whys technique as an effective approach to problem solving.ResourceFive Whys
The Five Whys is an easy question asking option that examines the cause-and-effect relationships that underly problems.MethodExpert advice
Expert advice provides advice in response to specific queries. It might include a process to clarify and reframe the question that is being asked.Method52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 12: Having an adequate theory of change
Many evaluations use a theory of change approach, which identifies how activities are understood to contribute to a series of outcomes and impacts. These can help guide data collection, analysis and reporting.Blog