Research Methods Workshop

How best to utilize research to support the evaluation of your project.

Quantitative vs Qualitative Hard Numerical data Statistical Significance “Soft” Approach to data Attempts to get to the heart of the matter, exploring individual cases in detail.

5 Main Types of Research Experimental Survey Evaluative Observational Developmental

Experimental Observational Survey Developmental Evaluative Devised Detailed tests and evaluation procedures Observational Rigorous testing Participating in task of situations Evaluating performance or usability Making field notes of experience Survey Making a checklist of occurrences of particular events An Unstructured Interview Developmental An administered questionnaire Discussing with or surveying possible users Postal questionnaire Discussing with other developments about their experiences. Evaluative Developing a list of criteria on which to make judgements

Bench testing and simulators Qualitative Quantitative Experimental Field-testing Bench testing and simulators Survey Structured interviews Written Questionnaires Evaluation Using expert judges Evaluation criteria and checklist Observation Participant Observation Observation schedules

Other Forms of Research Historical and Documentary proceeds by scrutinizing existing materials, both written and artefacts, using them as sources of evidence Action Research normally conducted in an educational or political context. Action is taken, monitored, evaluated and then modified for the next cycle Ethnographic Research consists of an in-depth study of a cultural phenomenon, in order to generate new theory Case Study Research selects a whole range of research methods in scrutinizing on particular context or situation

Carrying Out Your Research

How will proper research affect your Pitch in February?

What is the purpose of the evaluation? Analysis Accountability Advocacy Allocation

Evaluation of Your Pitch Analysis Accountability Advocacy Allocation What funding is most effective in terms of different outputs and outcomes, including the impact of research? Those distributing public funds who need to show they are doing the right thing. Organizations need to demonstrate impact to donors. How does the research benefit society? This would help funders wanting evidence to support their decisions or advocates seeking evidence their cause To prioritize which projects, people and institutions are given funding.

Milestones October-November 2016 January 2017 February 2017 Attend Workshops Conduct Research Contact Agency Partners January 2017 Finish Proposal Practice Proposal: 5 Minutes February 2017 Pitch Party on 9th Start Implementation December 2016 Attend Workshop Start Written Proposal