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Kiper Riechel, Morgan E.; Beasley, Jordon J.; Howard, Ebony; Culbertson, Kelly – Professional School Counseling, 2020
Students in a master's-level graduate course in school counseling program evaluation conducted a qualitative research study to investigate school counselors' experiences with evidence-based program delivery and evaluation. We discuss the study's findings that illuminated themes of challenges faced by school counselors with implications for…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Counselor Training, Program Evaluation, School Counselors
Pattyn, Valérie; Molenveld, Astrid; Befani, Barbara – American Journal of Evaluation, 2019
Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) is gaining ground in evaluation circles, but the number of applications is still limited. In this article, we consider the challenges that can emerge during a QCA evaluation by drawing on our experience of conducting one in the field of development cooperation. For each stage of the evaluation process, we…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation
Bower, Kyle L. – American Journal of Evaluation, 2022
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the Five-Level Qualitative Data Analysis (5LQDA) method for ATLAS.ti as a way to intentionally design methodological approaches applicable to the field of evaluation. To demonstrate my analytical process using ATLAS.ti, I use examples from an existing evaluation of a STEM Peer Learning Assistant program.…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
Dempsey, Terri L. – RTI International, 2018
Attention to mixed methods studies research has increased in recent years, particularly among funding agencies that increasingly require a mixed methods approach for program evaluation. At the same time, researchers operating within large-scale, rapid-turnaround research projects are faced with the reality that collection and analysis of large…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Mixed Methods Research, High Schools, Educational Research
Bergeron, Dave A.; Gaboury, Isabelle – International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2020
Realist evaluation (RE) is a research design increasingly used in program evaluation, that aims to explore and understand the influence of context and underlying mechanisms on intervention or program outcomes. Several methodological challenges, however, are associated with this approach. This article summarizes RE key principles and examines some…
Descriptors: Research Design, Program Evaluation, Context Effect, Research Problems
Wilson, Jahnette; Brower, Sam; Edgar, Teresa; Thompson, Amber; Culpepper, Shea – International Journal of Adult Education and Technology, 2020
Accountability and rigor in teacher education have been the focus of recent policy initiatives. Thus, data use practices have become increasingly critical to informing program improvement. Educational researchers have established self-study as a research methodology to intentionally be used by teacher educators to improve their practice. The…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Inquiry, Data Use, Teacher Education Programs
Custer, Samantha; King, Elizabeth M.; Atinc, Tamar Manuelyan; Read, Lindsay; Sethi, Tanya – Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution, 2018
Governments, organizations, and companies are generating copious amounts of data and analysis to support education decision-making around the world. While continued investments in data creation and management are necessary, the ultimate value of information is not in its "production," but its "use." Herein lies one of the…
Descriptors: Surveys, Foreign Countries, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Peterson, Jean S. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2019
Intended to guide scholars who are new to qualitative research, this methods brief focuses mostly on what reviewers look for in manuscripts submitted for publication. The author acknowledges that reviewers' preferences likely reflect their theoretical perspectives, research-oriented coursework, mentors, and research and writing experiences. The…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Qualitative Research, Educational Research, Vocabulary
Griggs, Dana M.; Crain-Dorough, Mindy – Qualitative Research Journal, 2021
Purpose: The purposes of this paper are to provide a description of AI and to document and compare two applications of AI, one in program evaluation and another in an applied research study. Design/methodology/approach: Focus groups, interviews and observations were used to gather rich qualitative data which was used to detail Appreciative…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Research Methodology, Qualitative Research
Kenneth R. Jones; Eugenia P. Gwynn; Allison M. Teeter – Journal of Human Sciences & Extension, 2019
This article provides insight into how an adequate approach to selecting methods can establish credible and actionable evidence. The authors offer strategies to effectively support Extension professionals, including program developers and evaluators, in being more deliberate when selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods. In…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Credibility, Evidence, Evaluation Criteria
Evelyne Mertens; Ann Heylighen; Anja Declercq; Karin Hannes; Fred Truyen; Yvonne Denier; Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé – Qualitative Research Journal, 2017
Purpose: Novice researchers experience difficulties in analysing qualitative data. To develop the skills necessary for qualitative data analysis, theoretical manuals are often insufficient. Supervisors supporting students in analysing qualitative data stress the need for practical guidance, including exercises and feedback. The purpose of this…
Descriptors: Research Skills, Skill Development, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis
Mott, Rebecca – Journal of Extension, 2018
With today's technology, Extension professionals have a variety of tools available for program evaluation. This article describes an innovative platform called VoiceThread that has been used in many classrooms but also is useful for conducting virtual focus group research. I explain how this tool can be used to collect qualitative participant…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Extension Education, Qualitative Research
Mungin, Michael – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2017
In the five years following implementation of a chat reference service at James Madison University (JMU), the service proved very popular but was not closely assessed for quality of service. Using grounded theory and qualitative data analysis techniques, a comprehensive assessment effort was begun in earnest and is in progress. Preliminary results…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Reference Services, Synchronous Communication, Transcripts (Written Records)
Warner-Richter, Mallory; Lowe, Claire; Tout, Kathryn; Epstein, Dale; Li, Weilin – Child Trends, 2016
The Success By 6® (SB6) initiative is designed to support early care and education centers in improving and sustaining quality in Pennsylvania's Keystone STARS Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). The SB6 evaluation report examines implementation and outcomes. The findings have implications for SB6 continous quality improvement process…
Descriptors: Success, Research Reports, Child Care Centers, Quality Assurance
Bearden, Allison – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Christian school education is unique in nature. Integrating faith into academics led many families to choose an environment for their students that aligned with the faith, morals, and doctrinal beliefs they held as essential pieces in raising their children. The partnership with the school in instilling a strong foundation of faith for students…
Descriptors: Institutional Mission, Educational Objectives, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education