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Research and Evaluation

 

You may recall the old adage, “if you do not measure it, it will not be done” or another:  “if it’s done, how do we know it’s successful?”  Evaluation and research play a key role in measuring results and impacts based on goals, objectives and/or hypotheses. Without a systematic scientific approach, our measure may appear as a personal opinion and carry little weight. Reliable evaluation requires a systematic, rigorous, and meticulous application of scientific methods to assess the design, implementation, improvement or outcomes of a subject requiring deeper understanding and specific measurement. 

 

Research and evaluation can help you demonstrate the value of what you do, decide what to continue and what to change and determine future pathways for growth. We help you hone in on your hunches and build on your collective creativity, leading to enhanced morale and increased awareness of your contributions. Examples of our services include the following:

  •  Evaluation of programs and project outcomes (developmental evaluation and impact studies)
  • Market analysis and needs assessments 
  • Performance measurement 
  • Benchmarking and research on best practices and effective principles 
  • Logic models and evaluation frameworks 
  • Survey instrument development and administration 
  • Critical case samples and illustrative vignettes 
  • Appreciative Inquiry 
  • Arts-based research methods 
  • Focus groups and talking circles 
  • Stakeholder and participant interviews 
  • Course evaluations 
  • Statistical and thematic analyses 
  • Capacity building 
  • Narrative, visual and quantitative analytic reports