Are There Any Questions?
Asking questions is a critical aspect of learning. We’ve previously written about the importance of questions in our blog post “Evaluation Research Interviews: Just Like
Category: Interviews
The Tyranny of Metrics
In a recent article “Against Metrics: How Measuring Performance by Numbers Backfires,” Jerry Z Muller argues that companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and philanthropies are
Using Qualitative Interviews in Program Evaluations
Qualitative interviews can be an important source of program evaluation data. Both in-depth individual interviews and focus group interviews are important methods that provide insights
Anecdote as Evidence
When discussing with clients potential sources of data about a program’s operations and effects, it has often been said to me, “But we just have
Evaluation Research Interviews: Just Like Good Conversations
Qualitative research interviews are a critical component of program evaluations. In-person and telephone interviews are especially valuable because they allow the evaluator to participate in
The Secret to Innovation, Creativity, and Change?
The other day, I conducted a focus group with disadvantaged youth. On behalf of a local workforce investment board, I interviewed a group of 16-24
Sample Evaluation Report – MMUF
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship is an initiative to to reduce the serious under-representation of minorities in the faculties of higher education. MMUF commissioned Brad
Are There Any Questions?
Asking questions is a critical aspect of learning. We’ve previously written about the importance of questions in our blog post “Evaluation Research Interviews: Just Like
The Tyranny of Metrics
In a recent article “Against Metrics: How Measuring Performance by Numbers Backfires,” Jerry Z Muller argues that companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and philanthropies are
Using Qualitative Interviews in Program Evaluations
Qualitative interviews can be an important source of program evaluation data. Both in-depth individual interviews and focus group interviews are important methods that provide insights
Anecdote as Evidence
When discussing with clients potential sources of data about a program’s operations and effects, it has often been said to me, “But we just have
Evaluation Research Interviews: Just Like Good Conversations
Qualitative research interviews are a critical component of program evaluations. In-person and telephone interviews are especially valuable because they allow the evaluator to participate in
The Secret to Innovation, Creativity, and Change?
The other day, I conducted a focus group with disadvantaged youth. On behalf of a local workforce investment board, I interviewed a group of 16-24
Sample Evaluation Report – MMUF
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship is an initiative to to reduce the serious under-representation of minorities in the faculties of higher education. MMUF commissioned Brad
Are There Any Questions?
Asking questions is a critical aspect of learning. We’ve previously written about the importance of questions in our blog post “Evaluation Research Interviews: Just Like
The Tyranny of Metrics
In a recent article “Against Metrics: How Measuring Performance by Numbers Backfires,” Jerry Z Muller argues that companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and philanthropies are
Using Qualitative Interviews in Program Evaluations
Qualitative interviews can be an important source of program evaluation data. Both in-depth individual interviews and focus group interviews are important methods that provide insights
Anecdote as Evidence
When discussing with clients potential sources of data about a program’s operations and effects, it has often been said to me, “But we just have
Evaluation Research Interviews: Just Like Good Conversations
Qualitative research interviews are a critical component of program evaluations. In-person and telephone interviews are especially valuable because they allow the evaluator to participate in
The Secret to Innovation, Creativity, and Change?
The other day, I conducted a focus group with disadvantaged youth. On behalf of a local workforce investment board, I interviewed a group of 16-24
Sample Evaluation Report – MMUF
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship is an initiative to to reduce the serious under-representation of minorities in the faculties of higher education. MMUF commissioned Brad