This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: You may have a program steering committee or an evaluation advisory committee meeting coming up and want to ensure you can track the discussion and any action items. These strategic and planning-type meetings are notorious for […]
Evaluative Thinking: What does it mean and why does it matter?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: In a world driven by data and outcomes, the ability to think evaluatively has become an important skill for individuals, organizations, and communities. Evaluative thinking goes beyond data analysis alone; it involves a systematic and reflective […]
Stratified Random Sampling in Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: In our evaluations, we use varying methods to collect random, representative samples. In most instances, collecting data on all members of a population isn’t feasible (i.e., too expensive and time intensive). Therefore, we rely on sampling […]
Optimizing Excel Charts by Right Justifying Y-Axis Labels
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: The placement of axis labels in our data visualizations plays an important role in enhancing the clarity and impact of our charts. While Excel is a powerful tool for creating impactful data visualizations, its default charts […]
New Infographic: Types of Interview Guides
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Eval Academy just released a new Infographic: “Types of Interview Guides” Who’s it for? This infographic is for anyone looking to learn more about the different types of interviewing or for those who are unsure which […]
How to Link Surveys in Qualtrics with a Participant ID
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: This is a step-by-step guide for linking your surveys in Qualtrics with a participant ID to assess change over time. There are ways to set up these surveys to automate the process to a greater degree than what […]
Eval Academy’s Top 10 Posts and Resources of 2023
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. To celebrate the end of the year, we’ve highlighted Eval Academy’s top ten posts and resources from 2023. What posts or resources would you like to see in 2024? Comment below, tweet us @EvalAcademy or connect with us on LinkedIn! Top posts of […]
Survey Question Types
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. We love a survey at Eval Academy! It’s one of the most commonly used data collection tools in an evaluator’s toolbox. There are lots of benefits to using a survey: you can collect lots of responses for a low cost, you can collect […]
The Power of Self-Reflection in Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: As we approach the end of 2023, it’s more than likely that you’ll find yourself reflecting on the past year. As evaluators, our roles not only involve mastering methodologies and data analysis, but also a profound commitment to […]
Qualtrics Automated Reporting – A How-To Guide
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Regular in-depth analyses are important to provide accurate and meaningful insights and recommendations. However, it can also be useful for clients to be able to view summaries of their data between regular reporting intervals. I recently […]