This technical note from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) provides an overview of using a mixed-methods approach for evaluation.
It outlines some of the important considerations that must be considered when using the MM approach.
Frequently, evaluation statements of work specify that a mix of methods be used to answer evaluation questions. This guide includes the rationale for using a mixed-option evaluation design as well as guidance for selecting among methods (with an example from an evaluation of a training program) and examples of techniques for analyzing data collected with several different methods (including parallel analysis).
Contents
- Introduction
- Mixed-method evaluations defined
- Rationale for using a mixed-method evaluation design
- Key steps in developing a mixed-method evaluation design and analysis strategy
- Determining which methods to use
- Selection of data collection methods - an example
- Analyzing data from a mixed-method evaluation - designing a data analysis strategy
- Example of application
- Reporting on mixed-method evaluations
- Table - Options for analyzing mixed-method data
Sources
Vondal, P (2010) Conducting Mixed-Option Evaluations Performance Monitoring & Evaluation TIPS Washington DC, USAID Center for Development Information and Development Evaluation. Retrieved from http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/evalweb/documents/TIPS-ConductingMixedMethodEvaluations.pdf
via USAID
'Conducting mixed-method evaluations' is referenced in:
Framework/Guide
- Rainbow Framework :