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Quantitative Methods in Evaluation

This course introduces approaches to data collection and analysis. In the quantitative methods sessions, examine quantitative research designs and their applications in evaluation, explore sampling methods, and learn to develop quantitative measurement tools. Design simple surveys, and become familiar with varied types of quantitative instruments. Also, analyze quantitative studies to understand implications of findings for effectiveness and sustainability, as well as secondary data sets to understand the basics of statistical relationships and modeling.
 
COURSE TOPICS: 

  • Introduction: Getting quantitative research designs right
  • Gathering your own data: Beginning survey design
  • Basic descriptive statistics: Mean, median, mode, minimum, maximum, range, and visualization
  • Advanced descriptive statistics: Interquartile range and standard deviation
  • Correlation + introduction to inferential statistics
  • Inferential statistics: Introduction to RStudio and t-tests
  • Inferential statistics continued: Chi square and ANOVA

 
This is an instructor-led virtual course with weekly asynchronous modules. Students are required to attend at least three of the seven synchronous live sessions.

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You'll Walk Away with

  • An understanding of quantitative methods for use in program evaluation
  • The ability to understand and communicate the results of your data analysis
  • The skills to develop basic quantitative research designs
  • Knowledge of the basic principles of survey design and implementation

Ideal for

  • Professionals interested in the field of monitoring and evaluation
  • Students pursuing the Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation

1 section

  • Fall 2024

    • Section

      001
    • Semester

      Fall 2024
    • Date

      Oct 15 - Dec 3
    • Day

      Tuesday
    • Time

      Day / Evening
      • Online
    • Format

      Online
      • Online
    • Sessions

      7
    • Location

      Instructor Led
    • Nov 19 – Nov 19
    • Tuesday
    • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Nov 26 – Nov 26
    • Tuesday
    • 12:00PM – 1:00PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Oct 29 – Oct 29
    • Tuesday
    • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Nov 12 – Nov 12
    • Tuesday
    • 12:00PM – 1:00PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Oct 15 – Oct 15
    • Tuesday
    • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Oct 22 – Oct 22
    • Tuesday
    • 12:00PM – 1:00PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Dec 3 – Dec 3
    • Tuesday
    • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
    • Instructor Led
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