Unwillingness to answer. 4 reasons why people refuse to respond
If you’ve ever used a survey in a research or evaluation project, you may have encountered unanswered questions by some respondents. Even if respondents are able to answer a particular question, they may be unwilling to do so. There are usually four key reasons why respondents sometimes don’t answer questions in surveys. 1. It’s too […]
Read more3 tips for good data collection
Collecting high quality data is essential to the success of any project or initiative. Funding providers and, especially, local project managers, often play important roles in data collection. There are several things that need to be considered to ensure that data collection processes and measurement systems are stable and reliable. Incorporating these into a data […]
Read more2015- International Year of Evaluation
Did you know that 2015 has been declared the International Year of Evaluation? Fondly known as EvalYear, this came about following endorsement at a series of evaluation conferences in 2013 and 2014 and the UN’s adoption of a resolution which asks member countries to strengthen their evaluation capacity and, in 2016, report on their progress. […]
Read moreHow soon can I have results?
Every year it seems the Christmas season arrives earlier than the year before. Marketing and retail displays seem to be up sooner each year and I swear Christmas carols have been playing in department stores since about July. This retail marketing strategy, coupled with our constant connection to our smart phones means our ability to […]
Read more8 tips for commissioning an evaluation
If you are considering commissioning and conducting an evaluation, all parties should be fully informed about what is expected to be delivered and what can be reasonably expected to be delivered. The Australasian Evaluation Society has prepared a helpful guide, which is applicable to an evaluation in any sector, including arts, cultural, environmental, regional, business […]
Read moreEvaluation chains of evidence
Creating a chain of evidence can help you demonstrate the value of a program through its entire system using qualitative and quantitative data, when it is not easy or possible to go to the end source to find evidence of program outputs. We are currently conducting an evaluation of The Climate Reality Project for the […]
Read more4 tips for minimising intercept interview errors
If you’ve hosted an event, activity, exhibition or festival in which you’ve garnered feedback from visitors, you may be familiar with the process of intercept interviewing. This is where a team of people with clipboards approach visitors and ask for feedback during or immediately after the event to capture their immediate views and experiences. Starting […]
Read moreWhat is regional transformation and how do you measure it?
Five small towns across Victoria are gearing up for a big events in the coming weeks. For the past 18 months, they have been on a journey of creative change. Each town received $350,000 for a significant artistic project intended to leave a lasting legacy to transform their town. Small Town Transformations is presented […]
Read moreRockhampton – Australia’s beef capital is cooking with creativity
Rockhampton is at a cultural crossroads. And that’s no bull. The large Central Queensland town that has been best known as the beef capital of Australia is in its final six months of a three-year pilot program, Creative Capricorn. Funded by Federal, State and Local government, Creative Capricorn is designed to use arts and culture […]
Read more10 essentials to include in a research or evaluation brief
To commission an evaluation or research project, it is helpful––to you and the consultant––to prepare an evaluation brief. This is a short document, perhaps two to four pages, outlining what the evaluation consultant needs to know. An additional benefit is that it also helps you clarify your thinking in terms of what you need from […]
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