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I heard the term “philosophical assumptions” in evaluation methods. I hope to know if I plan to use the qualitative method in a program about intellectually disabled people, what is the philosophical assumption behind it?
I heard the term "philosophical assumptions" in evaluation methods. I hope to know if I plan to use the qualitative method in a program about intellectually disabled people, what is the philosophi ...
Steve
21 December 2022
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Following the previous post, are there any good strategies to ensure my interviews are carried out smoothly?
Following the previous post, are there any good strategies to ensure my interviews are carried out smoothly?
Steve
21 December 2022
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I am a bit discouraged because of my interviews with persons with disabilities. It seems they do not want to open themselves to me. What can I do?
I am a bit discouraged because of my interviews with persons with disabilities. It seems they do not want to open themselves to me. What can I do?
Lorina
21 December 2022
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By the way, if I hope to evaluate a parent group of autistic children, do you think non-participant observations are a good choice?
By the way, if I hope to evaluate a parent group of autistic children, do you think non-participant observations are a good choice?
Lorina
21 December 2022
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Could you please tell me more about the observational methods in qualitative program evaluations?
Could you please tell me more about the observational methods in qualitative program evaluations?
Flavia
21 December 2022
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Following the previous post, could you please recommend a reference book? I suppose it may help.
Following the previous post, could you please recommend a reference book? I suppose it may help.
Flavia
21 December 2022
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Unlike quantitative designs, I found that a case study does not have a delineated method. Then what can I do if I want to use the case study to examine the life satisfaction of persons with disabilities?
Unlike quantitative designs, I found that a case study does not have a delineated method. Then what can I do if I want to use the case study to examine the life satisfaction of persons with disabi ...
FY Wong
21 December 2022
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Suppose I want to study how an NGO advocates human rights for persons with disabilities. Can I define the organization as a case?
Suppose I want to study how an NGO advocates human rights for persons with disabilities. Can I define the organization as a case?
FY Wong
21 December 2022
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Another question about the case study is, shall I select a person, a couple, or an organization to study persons with disabilities?
Another question about the case study is, shall I select a person, a couple, or an organization to study persons with disabilities?
Lilian
15 December 2022
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Following the previous post, in a case study, what kind of research questions can I raise with a qualitative approach?
Following the previous post, in a case study, what kind of research questions can I raise with a qualitative approach?
Lilian
15 December 2022
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The sexual needs of persons with disabilities are a social taboo in Hong Kong. I want to explore this topic. Would you please help me with which research design is suitable? Qualitative or quantitative?
The sexual needs of persons with disabilities are a social taboo in Hong Kong. I want to explore this topic. Would you please help me with which research design is suitable? Qualitative or quantit ...
KK LEUNG
15 December 2022
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Could you please elaborate on the term triangulation? Use an example from the field of disabilities?
Could you please elaborate on the term triangulation? Use an example from the field of disabilities?
KK LEUNG
15 December 2022
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Hi, I realized that it seems the concept “outcome” is different from the term “output”. Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?
Hi, I realized that it seems the concept "outcome" is different from the term "output". Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?
CouldYip
26 August 2021
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I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?
I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?
Realistic
20 August 2021
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Questions about program evaluation and impact assessment (PE & IA)?
Dear MEL participants, Hello everyone! We are going to meet Prof. Aron Shlonsky this week (17&18 Oct). Do you have any problems or issues in program evaluation and impact assessment? Pleas ...
jml88min
15 October 2019
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Question about the programme evaluation
Can someone recommend me a basic guide book for programme evaluation? We are an NGO in mainland China and providing services for young drug abusers in rural China. We learnt about your pro ...
Jessica
9 October 2019
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