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There are 10 modules in this course
This course is for implementers, managers, funders, and evaluators of health programs targeting women and children in low- and middle-income countries as well as undergraduate and graduate students in health-related fields. Course participants will learn how to 1) transform quantitative components of an evaluation measurement plan into a sound analysis plan to address the evaluation questions, 2) conduct quantitative analyses of primary or secondary surveys or other available data, 3) interpret the meaning of the analysis results and their implications, and 4) disseminate the evaluation findings to program implementers, local and global stakeholders.
It is highly recommended that course participants have the statistical skills to conduct and understand quantitative analysis.
The development of this course was supported by a grant from Government Affairs Canada (GAC) for the Real Accountability, Data Analysis for Results (RADAR) project.
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2 videos1 reading
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2 videos•Total 15 minutes
1.1 Welcome to the course•7 minutes
1.2 Introduction to the running examples •7 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Reading list for module 1•10 minutes
Module 2: Setting up for data analysis
Module 2•2 hours to complete
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment
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5 videos•Total 65 minutes
2.1 Introduction to the module•3 minutes
2.2 Review the program, how it was implemented, and the evaluation framework•22 minutes
2.3 Review the evaluation design•25 minutes
2.4 Develop an analysis plan•14 minutes
2.5 Module Summary•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Reading list for module 2•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
Module 3: Introduction to data analysis for evaluation
Module 3•1 hour to complete
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment
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3 videos•Total 38 minutes
3.1 Introduction to the module•2 minutes
3.2 Understanding the profile of your evaluation areas•17 minutes
3.3 Basic analytical approaches•19 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Reading list for module 3•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
Module 4: Analysis of programs strength and quality of care
Module 4•3 hours to complete
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10 videos1 reading1 assignment
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10 videos•Total 143 minutes
4.1 Introduction•1 minute
4.2.1 Overview•10 minutes
4.2.2 Developing an analysis plan •16 minutes
4.3.1 Data Structure and Questionnaire Considerations•20 minutes
4.3.2 Data quality •18 minutes
4.4.1 Analyzing the data: sampling•9 minutes
4.4.2 Analyzing the data: implementation strength example•20 minutes
4.4.3 Analyzing the data: process quality of care example•12 minutes
4.5.1 Introduction to linking•20 minutes
4.5.2 Example: effective coverage of contraceptive care in Kenya•16 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Reading list for module 4•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
Module 5: Analyzing household survey for intervention coverage
Module 5•2 hours to complete
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment
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8 videos•Total 105 minutes
5.1 Introduction•1 minute
5.2 Using existing household survey data•18 minutes
5.3 Sampling weights•10 minutes
5.4 Creating coverage indicators•15 minutes
5.5 Analyzing coverage data •13 minutes
5.6 Analyzing Coverage Change Over Time•15 minutes
5.7 Difference in differences in coverage•18 minutes
5.8 Addressing confounding•14 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Reading list for module 5 •10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 5 Quiz•30 minutes
Module 6: Analyzing Impact Measures
Module 6•3 hours to complete
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment
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8 videos•Total 145 minutes
6.1 Welcome to module 6•2 minutes
6.2 Defining mortality measures and data sources•29 minutes
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