Class Description

This course provides an overview of research methodology for programme evaluation. It is especially suitable for those who are interested in monitoring and evaluation, policy and programme design and evaluation, and social science research methods. We will provide specific emphasis on programme evaluation in low- and middle-income countries. 

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1. Why Measuring Outcomes is Important

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

3. Frameworks for Evaluation

4. Types of Evaluation

5. Designing an Evaluation

6. Program Theory

7. Theory-Driven Evaluation

8. Developing a Theory of Change

9. Mixed Methods

10. Hierarchy of Evidence

11. Applying Research to Evidence-Based Programming

Format