Combining qualitative and small-n methodologies in impact evaluation designs: theoretical aspects and lessons from experience - Methods in Social Policy and Intervention Research
This is a hybrid event
This addresses the application of small-n methodologies, mostly Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and Process Tracing, in policy and programme evaluation. It will provide an overview of possible methodological options and suggest criteria for appropriate choice (e.g. evaluation questions) and combination of options. More specifically, it will address the benefits brought by QCA and Process Tracing, and their variants. as well as their challenges and limitations.

Barbara Befani has 20+ years of experience in developing, testing, and teaching evaluation methodologies. In the last 13 years she has focused on innovative methods for qualitative impact evaluation, between academia and the evaluation market, both domestic and international. She has been Secretary General of the European Evaluation Society.

Booking is required for people outside of the Department of Social Policy and Intervention (DSPI). The registration form will be available soon. DSPI members do not need to register
Date: 30 April 2024, 16:00 (Tuesday, 2nd week, Trinity 2024)
Venue: 32-42 Wellington Square (Barnett House), 32-42 Wellington Square OX1 2ER
Venue Details: In-person and online
Speaker: Barbara Befani (National Centre for Social Research (NatCen))
Organising department: Department of Social Policy and Intervention
Organiser contact email address: communications@spi.ox.ac.uk
Part of: DSPI Trinity Term 2024 Seminar Series
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://forms.office.com/e/5iDBfeXvMa?origin=lprLink
Cost: Free
Audience: Public
Editors: Ngwarirai Mandrup, Faith Inch