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

Learning goals

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

Content

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

Areas of expertise
  • Evaluation Theory / basic knowledge
  • Methodological skills /knowledge
  • Evaluation practice
Implementing institution/s or person/s (incl. short description)

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/ )

Scope (duration)

2 Days

Target groups

Evaluators, Researchers

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Participation requirements

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