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The “Iron Law of Purpose”
I was working on a presentation about “validity” for a group that is working on developing a survey and came across the following as I was looking something up in one of my research methods textbooks: Simply stated, the iron law of … Continue reading
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Tagged design, evaluation, first things first, Iron Law of Purpose, methods
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Webinar Notes: Systems Dynamics: Computer Models to Anticipate and Plan for Surprise
As part of EvalYear 2015, the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver, is holding a webinar series called: “Practical Applications of Systems to Conduct Evaluation: Cases and Examples“. They have a great list of 30 minute … Continue reading
Webinar Notes: Making Data Matter: Measurement Basics for Quality Improvement
The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) is offering three webinars on Measurement for Quality Improvement. These are my notes from the first webinar: Measurement Basics for Quality Improvement (which was held on Oct 22, 2014, but which I realize I haven’t … Continue reading
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Tagged CFHI, data analysis, methods, quality improvement, run charts, tools, webinar notes
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Webinar Notes: “Emergence: Detection and Interpretation in a Leadership Program” by Michael Quinn Patton
As part of EvalYear 2015, the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver, is holding a webinar series called: “Practical Applications of Systems to Conduct Evaluation: Cases and Examples“. They have a great list of 30 minute … Continue reading
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Tagged developmental evaluation, evaluation, Mintzberg, notes, systems thinking, webinar notes
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Participatory Action Research (PAR) Lecture
I had the opportunity to attend a lecture on Participatory Action Research (PAR), which was being held as a kickoff for a three-day workshop on the same topic 1Wished I could have done the whole workshop, but I just couldn’t afford … Continue reading
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Tagged lecture notes, methods, PAR, Participatory Action Research, research, research methods
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A Realist Synthesis Protocol Paper
Many moons ago, I did some work with a colleague on a grant application for a realist synthesis on self-management of chronic conditions and I was very pleased to be notified recently that this colleague has now published their protocol: … Continue reading
Webinar Notes: Using Randomized Controlled Trial Designs in Community Settings
Using Randomized Controlled Trial Designs in Community Settings Presenter: Tim Aubry, U of Ottawa Date: 26 March 2014 CES Webinar RCTs often referred to as the “gold standard”, but not everyone believes it “methodological pluralist pragmatists” – program development in … Continue reading