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
The Tale of Homoscedasticity and Heteroscedasticity: Unveiling the Mystery of Variability
When I was a younger graduate student, I learned the greatest word in statistics —Homoscedasticity. So let’s dive in to talk about homoscedasticity, heteroscedasticity, and why it matters even when… Read More
The Advantages of Being Data-Informed Over Data-Driven
Across all sectors, data has undoubtedly become king. As organizations navigate an increasingly digital landscape, the demand for data has grown exponentially. We often hear buzzwords like “data-driven decision-making,” while… Read More
Exploring Anscombe’s Quartet
Data analysis is at the heart of decision-making, and community practitioners strive to harness the power of information to improve their communities. However, relying solely on summary statistics can sometimes… Read More
Leveraging Program Evaluation in the Private Sector: Unleashing the Power of Customer Understanding
Today, businesses operate in an increasingly customer-centric world where understanding consumer needs, preferences, and behaviors is paramount. As competition intensifies and market dynamics become increasingly complex, businesses must move beyond… Read More
