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
AI in Program Evaluation: Harnessing The Power of Advanced Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a driving force for innovation across various sectors. The technology’s versatile nature makes it adaptable to various applications, from predicting consumer behavior to facilitating autonomous… Read More
Getting to Outcomes: A Comprehensive Program and Evaluation Framework
The “Getting to Outcomes” (GTO) model is a unique program and evaluation framework designed to facilitate effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs. It is a widely recognized framework that… Read More
Embracing Change: The Power of Formative Evaluation
Change can be daunting, particularly when it involves an entire organization. However, it is a critical component for growth and advancement. A popular saying in the corporate world is, “If… Read More
Readiness for Quality Outcomes: Our Approach at The Dawn Chorus Group
Have you ever wondered what conditions impact the success of your project? What determines if your team is prepared for change or innovation? At The Dawn Chorus Group, we specialize… Read More
Beyond the Hype: How Blockchain Technology Can Empower Nonprofits
Over the past year, getting away from the NFT-blockchain craze has seemed almost impossible. There was inevitably always someone bringing it up, either in a recanting of a story they… Read More
Finding the Right Balance: Balancing Quality and Efficiency in Topic Modeling Analysis
Have you ever wondered how scientists and researchers analyze big amounts of text data? Well, they use a technique called topic modeling! We recently used this method while applying for… Read More
Catching up with Heath Equity in March 2023
A long time ago, on the other site, I used to do these monthly recaps of trends and themes in the published literature on specific topics. I got away from… Read More
New CDC Study Reveals Factors Driving COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Decisions Among US Adults
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to our lives, resulting in a global health crisis that has left many communities struggling to cope. While vaccination efforts have provided some… Read More
