Guidance Note #3: Introduction To Mixed Methods In Impact Evaluation

Contents

Introduction

Part I. Why Mixed Methods?

• What is a mixed methods impact evaluation design?
• The limitations of an exclusive reliance on QUANT or QUAL evaluation approaches
• The benefits of a mixed methods approach

Part II. The Mixed Methods Approach

• Four decisions for designing a mixed methods evaluation
• Applying MM approaches at each stage of the evaluation

Part III. Applications of Mixed Methods Designs

• Sampling strategies for QUANT and WUAL oriented MM evaluations
• Using mixed methods to evaluate complex interventions
• Assessing processes of behavioral change

Part IV. Managing Mixed Methods Evaluations

• Mixed methods designs require a special management approach
• Tips for resource constrained NGOs to mobilize the expertise and resources required to conduct mixed methods evaluations

Part V. Case Studies Illustrating Different Applications of Mixed Methods Designs

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