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 One of the important features of genuine evaluation is appropriate measurement, including dealing with uncertainty, as I was reminded by Chris Coryn of the Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University, in our discussions at the International Summer School on Public Policy Evaluation Research last week. A free webinar on 16 September 10.30am – 11.30am CDT by Read the whole post –> Free webinar on measurement, risk and uncertainty  A frequent theme here on Genuine Evaluation is appropriate reporting. Not just getting the facts right, but reporting them in a non-misleading way. Along those lines, check out this classic, in which all the information is technically correct, but … Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide (author unknown) Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of Read the whole post –> The Friday Funny: Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide! One of the great sources of energy and ideas for both of us is the opportunity to give workshops and presentations on topics related to genuine evaluation. It’s great to be able to spend time with so many people who care passionately about doing evaluation that really makes a difference, and want to Read the whole post –> Genuine evaluation-related workshops and presentations over the next few months Yet another study announced which aims to find “the” best way – this time the best way to treat anorexia nervosa. As reported in The Age: Australian researchers will conduct a world-first study to find the optimal treatment for the debilitating, and often deadly, disorder anorexia nervosa. Around one in five people, usually women, Read the whole post –> Finding “the best” way There have been quite a few posts on Genuine Evaluation on the topic of causation. We got a kick out of this satirical newspaper report of a polling showing that correlation is, in fact, causality. What a relief! A few snippets to whet your appetite: WASHINGTON (AP) The results of a new survey conducted by pollsters suggest Read the whole post –> The Friday Funny: New Poll Shows Correlation is Causation One of the favorite stories I tell about evaluation is about going to meet a senior manager to discuss evaluation and finding him standing on a table in the middle of an open-plan office, with the staff gathered around him, as he stretched up to his full 6 foot 5 inch height , thumped one Read the whole post –> The importance of visible, high level commitment to evaluation In the last few days before the Australian federal election, a curious $5million advertising campaign has been launched which claims to be advocating evidence-based policy but does nothing of the Read the whole post –> How much evidence is needed for policy?  In reponse to the earlier post on genuine evaluation snippets from around the globe, Irene Guijt raised a very important question about the tensions between several hallmarks of genuine evaluation: Some important contrasts presented but also one that doesn’t entirely align – tell the whole story but cut to the chase? Include activities, Read the whole post –> Managing genuine evaluation paradoxes: Genuine reporting I’ve recently been running workshops on purposeful program theory in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. It’s been a great treat to explore with so many different people how we might develop, represent and use program theory for policies and programs that have significant complicated or complex aspects It’s an issue I’ve Read the whole post –> Evaluation and complexity What does the term “genuine evaluation” mean to the rest of the planet, including those who don’t identify as “evaluators”? We’ve collated a few snippets from our Google Alerts file to give a picture that is sometimes humorous, sometimes actually very insightful. Of particular interest as we refine our thinking are the similar themes in the Read the whole post –> “Genuine evaluation” snippets from across the globe |
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