Another look at supershoes: The Marathon
In a recent post, I delved into the remarkable impact of Supershoes on the performance of athletes in the men’s 5000 meters race. The findings were nothing short of astonishing…. Read More
Empowerment Evaluation Unleashed: Elevating Private Sector Business Strategies to New Heights
The concept of empowerment evaluation (EE) has traditionally found its stronghold within the realm of non-profit organizations, schools, and government settings. As a participatory approach to program evaluation, it aims… Read More
Innovating Speed: Advantages of Supershoes in Men’s 5000m
Supershoes, also called super spikes or super running shoes, represent a new era of technologically advanced athletic footwear tailored explicitly for track and field events. These innovative shoes introduce various… Read More
Usain Bolt: A Statistical Analysis of Speed
Usain Bolt is synonymous with speed, precision, and an unyielding drive for greatness. Known as the fastest man alive, Bolt’s performances in the 100-meter dash have left spectators in awe… Read More
Navigating the Stages of Collaboration
Dive into the transformative world of collective engagement with Arthur Himmelman’s collaboration stages. His model – progressing from networking to coordination, cooperation, and finally collaboration – is a journey that… Read More
Leveraging Implementation Science for Business Success
Implementation Science is a rapidly growing discipline dedicated to studying methods and strategies to promote the uptake of research findings into routine practice. But this isn’t just a field for… Read More
Developing a Marketing Plan Using the Getting to Outcomes 10-Step Framework
The Getting to Outcomes (GTO) framework, traditionally applied in the public health sector, is a 10-step approach to planning and evaluation proven to improve interventions’ quality and effectiveness. This framework… Read More
Applying Collective Impact in Program Evaluation
The field of social change has evolved significantly over the years, embracing approaches that foster synergy and maximize impact. One such progressive approach is the concept of Collective Impact, a… Read More
Advancing Social Equity with Community-Focused Evaluation
The quest for social equity is an enduring journey, a path filled with challenges that demand tailored, localized solutions. These solutions can only be designed effectively with a deep understanding… Read More
Our colleague is going to see NOFX
Our highly respected colleague, Rat Boy, will be traveling to see NOFX. We hope he has a good time. If he has time, we recommend he check out the Bouncing… Read More
The Challenges of Visualizing Intersectional Data
Our ability to make sense of voluminous and multi-dimensional data is ever more critical in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. One area where this is particularly prominent is the… Read More
Revisiting the Past with Retrospective Pretests
Updated November 16, 2023 In research design, we often use diverse methods to draw inferences, better understand our population of interest, and effectively address our research questions. When measuring change… Read More
