Learning to Learn
In a recent article in the May 2, 2018 Harvard Business Review, “Learning Is a Learned Behavior. Here’s How to Get Better at It,” Ulrich Boser
Category: Research
Will You Become a Member of the Useless Class?
The development and deployment of robotics and artificial intelligence continues to affect the world of work. As we’ve discussed in previous blogposts “Humans Need Not
What’s the Difference? Evaluation vs. Research
Evaluation is a research enterprise whose primary goal is to identify whether desired changes have been achieved. Evaluation is a type of applied social research
Evaluation in Complex and Evolving Environments
Program evaluations seldom occur in stable, scientifically controlled environments. Often programs are implemented in complex and rapidly evolving settings that make traditional evaluation research approaches—which
What’s the Difference? 10 Things You Should Know About Organizations vs. Programs
Organizations vs. Programs Organizations are social collectivities that have: members/employees, norms (rules for, and standards of, behavior), ranks of authority, communications systems, and relatively stable
Dark Factories
We’ve previously written about the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, and the impact of these new technologies on employment and the future of
What Counts as an ‘Outcome’—and Who Determines?
What is an “Outcome” “Outcomes,” i.e., specific changes or results, are what programs seek to produce, and what funders seek to fund. Programs and initiatives,
The Importance of Understanding Stakeholders
Every program evaluation is conducted in a context in which there are parties (persons, organizations, etc.) who have an interest, or a “stake,” in the
The Use of Surveys in Evaluation
Surveys can be an efficient way to collect information from a substantial number of people (i.e., respondents) in order to answer evaluation research questions. Typically,
Using Experimental Design in Evaluation
A recent issue of New Directions in Evaluation, (No. 152, Winter, 2016) “Social Experiments in Practice: The What, Why, When, Where, and How of Experimental
Learning to Learn
In a recent article in the May 2, 2018 Harvard Business Review, “Learning Is a Learned Behavior. Here’s How to Get Better at It,” Ulrich Boser
Will You Become a Member of the Useless Class?
The development and deployment of robotics and artificial intelligence continues to affect the world of work. As we’ve discussed in previous blogposts “Humans Need Not
What’s the Difference? Evaluation vs. Research
Evaluation is a research enterprise whose primary goal is to identify whether desired changes have been achieved. Evaluation is a type of applied social research
Evaluation in Complex and Evolving Environments
Program evaluations seldom occur in stable, scientifically controlled environments. Often programs are implemented in complex and rapidly evolving settings that make traditional evaluation research approaches—which
What’s the Difference? 10 Things You Should Know About Organizations vs. Programs
Organizations vs. Programs Organizations are social collectivities that have: members/employees, norms (rules for, and standards of, behavior), ranks of authority, communications systems, and relatively stable
Dark Factories
We’ve previously written about the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, and the impact of these new technologies on employment and the future of
What Counts as an ‘Outcome’—and Who Determines?
What is an “Outcome” “Outcomes,” i.e., specific changes or results, are what programs seek to produce, and what funders seek to fund. Programs and initiatives,
The Importance of Understanding Stakeholders
Every program evaluation is conducted in a context in which there are parties (persons, organizations, etc.) who have an interest, or a “stake,” in the
The Use of Surveys in Evaluation
Surveys can be an efficient way to collect information from a substantial number of people (i.e., respondents) in order to answer evaluation research questions. Typically,
Using Experimental Design in Evaluation
A recent issue of New Directions in Evaluation, (No. 152, Winter, 2016) “Social Experiments in Practice: The What, Why, When, Where, and How of Experimental
Learning to Learn
In a recent article in the May 2, 2018 Harvard Business Review, “Learning Is a Learned Behavior. Here’s How to Get Better at It,” Ulrich Boser
Will You Become a Member of the Useless Class?
The development and deployment of robotics and artificial intelligence continues to affect the world of work. As we’ve discussed in previous blogposts “Humans Need Not
What’s the Difference? Evaluation vs. Research
Evaluation is a research enterprise whose primary goal is to identify whether desired changes have been achieved. Evaluation is a type of applied social research
Evaluation in Complex and Evolving Environments
Program evaluations seldom occur in stable, scientifically controlled environments. Often programs are implemented in complex and rapidly evolving settings that make traditional evaluation research approaches—which
What’s the Difference? 10 Things You Should Know About Organizations vs. Programs
Organizations vs. Programs Organizations are social collectivities that have: members/employees, norms (rules for, and standards of, behavior), ranks of authority, communications systems, and relatively stable
Dark Factories
We’ve previously written about the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, and the impact of these new technologies on employment and the future of
What Counts as an ‘Outcome’—and Who Determines?
What is an “Outcome” “Outcomes,” i.e., specific changes or results, are what programs seek to produce, and what funders seek to fund. Programs and initiatives,
The Importance of Understanding Stakeholders
Every program evaluation is conducted in a context in which there are parties (persons, organizations, etc.) who have an interest, or a “stake,” in the
The Use of Surveys in Evaluation
Surveys can be an efficient way to collect information from a substantial number of people (i.e., respondents) in order to answer evaluation research questions. Typically,
Using Experimental Design in Evaluation
A recent issue of New Directions in Evaluation, (No. 152, Winter, 2016) “Social Experiments in Practice: The What, Why, When, Where, and How of Experimental