Monitoring and Evaluation of Practice and Methods in Applied Social Research

1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-032-79768-7
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 210 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 250 mm, Gewicht: 554 g

Monitoring and Evaluation of Practice and Methods in Applied Social Research is a comprehensive guide delving into the core concepts, tools, methods, and approaches of monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

This book reveals the roots of M&E, illustrating its evolution from academia into a burgeoning field of science across various contexts. The challenge practitioners face lies in the inconsistent terminology used for identical concepts among humanitarian organizations, hindering the growth of M&E through shared learning. Embracing an abductive approach, this book seeks to establish M&E as distinct fields within social research. In doing so, it bridges the philosophical gap between novice and expert social researchers and provides a consolidated resource based on real-world experiences.

Written by an expert with over a decade of hands-on experience in applied social research, this book serves as an invaluable tool, offering insights into the diverse landscape of M&E, enabling students and practitioners to navigate various contexts with ease. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations (UN) bodies, and organizations involved in M&E will also find this book instrumental, creating a bridge of standardized concepts, nomenclature, and approaches.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shah, Sada H.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Forschungsmethoden
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein Empirische Sozialforschung, Statistik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1. Fundamental Concepts of M&E  1. Monitoring  2. Evaluation  3. Indicators  4. Sampling;  Part 2. Fundamental M&E Studies  5. Baseline, Midterm, and End-Line Studies  6. KAP and KPC Studies  7. Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)  8. Action Research  9. SWOT and PESTEL Analyses  10. Appreciative Inquiry  11. Case Study, Success Story, and Human-Interest Story  12. Impact Assessment  13. Study Design;  Part 3. Fundamental M&E Tools  14. LFA and Result Framework  15. Project M&E Plan  16. M&E Strategy  17. Theory of Change  18. Preferred Methods & Tools for Data Collection Under M&E Studies  19. Accountability  20. Learning  21. Quality

Über Autor(innen)

Sada H. Shah has a Ph.D. in sociology and specializes in mixed methods research. He has been working in the field of M&E since 2009 and has been working in this field in different countries with academia, UN bodies, and international nongovernment organizations (INGOs).