Conducting Environmental Scans: A Vital Tool for Program Evaluation Professionals
As program evaluators, the ability to conduct thorough environmental scans offers a lens to view the myriad of factors influencing program success in diverse sectors. In this blog, we review… Read More
Embracing the Future: How Emerging Technologies Shape the Evaluation Industry
In an era where digital footprints are as impactful as physical ones, the article “Disrupting evaluation? Emerging technologies and their implications for the evaluation industry,” published in Evaluation, heralds a… Read More
The COVID Malaise: Sentiment Analysis Update
Continuing our exploration of COVID stories from the past! A few months ago, I analyzed IHI’s Stories of COVID for their emotional content. I was interested both in the emotional… Read More
101 Days of Evaluation: August 25, 2020
Another resurrected post from the past! Lately, I’ve been focused on better ways to synthesize the academic literature. Even when I was a graduate student (and the job description was… Read More
Sentiment Analysis of Stories of COVID
Note: This story was originally published in July 2020. We had some updated versions since then, but we’re pulling this back up in case you missed it the first time… Read More
the Impact of Participatory Theory-Driven Evaluation in Agricultural Innovation
In the ever-evolving field of agricultural innovation, understanding the effects and contributions of research is crucial. The article “Using a Participatory Theory Driven Evaluation Approach to Identify Causal Mechanisms in… Read More
Strengthening Suicide Prevention Networks: A Closer Look at Interorganizational Collaboration and Tie Strength
Suicide prevention is a critical public health concern in the United States, where it remains the tenth leading cause of death. The study “Strengthening Suicide Prevention Networks: Examining the Relationship… Read More
Adversary Evaluation: A Timely Revival for Democratic Debate
The concept of adversary evaluation was introduced in a period that cherished democratic debate, seeking to enhance the assessment of various programs and interventions through a judicial-like process. This method,… Read More
How to Build a Logic Model: A Brief Oveview
In today’s fast-paced world, where data-informed decisions are paramount, understanding and creating logic models can be a game-changer. A logic model, in its simplest form, is a roadmap or a… Read More
Another Look at the Levels of Collaboration
In today’s interconnected world, effective collaboration is not just beneficial; it’s essential for success. The “Frey Levels of Collaboration Scale” provides a powerful framework for understanding and enhancing cooperative efforts,… Read More
Understanding Interagency Collaboration: Insights from “Multilevel Confirmatory Factor Analysis of a Scale Measuring Interagency Collaboration of Children’s Mental Health Agencies”
In children’s mental health services, the efficacy and efficiency of interagency collaboration have been subjects of increasing focus. The paper “Multilevel Confirmatory Factor Analysis of a Scale Measuring Interagency Collaboration… Read More
Logic Models in Evaluation: Insights from the Research
In the world of program evaluation, logic models are like road maps. They guide us through the complex journey of understanding how programs are supposed to work. Just like a… Read More
