Workshop - Theory-based Causal Analysis: the Basics of Process Tracing and QCA

LERNZIELE

The participants will have a greater understanding of: -Different purposes and uses of various theory-based causal analyses -Various causal theories that can be used in the evaluation -Good practice in case selection for case-based causal analysis -Applications of theory-based causal analysis using process tracing -Good practice in building generalizability of causal claims

INHALTE

This workshop covers the following topics: review of various causal theories and their affiliated theory-based evaluation methods; fundamentals of designing a theory-based case-based causal analysis; applications using within case causal analysis such as Process Tracing; and applications to enhance generalizability of causal claims through cross-case causal analysis (including brief introduction of QCA). Workshop pitch: youtu.be/nhE0C14uKjQ

KOMPETENZBEREICHE

Theorie und Geschichte der Evaluation / Grundkenntnisse
Methodenkompetenzen / Methodische Kenntnisse
Praxis der Evaluation

DURCHFÜHRENDE PERSON/EN BZW. INSTITUTION/EN (INKL. KURZER VORSTELLUNG)

Hosted by The International Program for Development Evaluation Training, IPDET ( ipdet.org ), a globally recognized and respected player in advanced training in the field of evaluation. Instructed by Dr. Estelle Raimondo, a Program Manager and Methods Advisor at the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group. ( ipdet.org/profile/dr-estelle-raimondo/ )

UMFANG (DAUER)

2 Days

ZIELGRUPPE(N)

Evaluators, Researchers