Monitoring & Evaluation Overview Quiz

The resources dedicated to a project, including human, financial, and material resources. Inputs are the investments made to implement activities.

These are the direct products or services delivered by the project as a result of the activities carried out. Outputs are typically quantified and serve as indicators of project activity.

These are short-term and medium-term effects resulting from the outputs. Outcomes reflect the changes that occur due to the implementation of outputs and are often tied to the project's specific objectives.

The long-term effects and broader changes that occur as a result of the project. Impacts are often linked to the development goals and can be more challenging to measure.

A structured approach that outlines how monitoring and evaluation processes will be designed and implemented within a specific project, program, or organizational context.

The process of collecting data over time to track project progress and identify areas for improvement.

The systematic and objective assessment of a project's performance to determine its effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.

A structured process for ensuring that programs are aligned with strategies, objectives, and goals. It involves collecting data on relevant issues and using it to inform decision-making.

Broad, overarching statements describing the desired long-term changes or impacts resulting from the project.

Specific, measurable statements that detail what the project intends to achieve in the short to medium term.

Quantifiable measurements that provide evidence of progress toward objectives. They can focus on inputs, outputs, outcomes, or impacts.

Measures the resources allocated to a project, such as funds, personnel, and materials.

Measures the direct products or services delivered by the project.

Measures the immediate effects of outputs, reflecting the changes that occur due to the project's activities.

Measures the long-term effects and broader changes resulting from the project, reflecting its overall impact on the world.

Determining the project's goals and specifying the aspects of the project that will be monitored and evaluated, such as processes, outcomes, and impacts.

Creating a Logframe that outlines the hierarchy of objectives, including goals, purposes, outputs, and activities, along with corresponding indicators, means of verification, and assumptions.

Developing a Theory of Change that articulates the pathway to achieve the expected outcomes, including assumptions and preconditions.

Identifying who will use the M&E system and engaging them in discussions about the system's purpose and objectives.

Setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Collecting information using methods like surveys, interviews, and observations to gather data about a project or program.

Creating a plan for how data will be managed, including storing, securing, and ensuring its integrity.

Planning how frequently data will be collected and analyzed to monitor the project's progress.

Deciding between evaluating the project's progress throughout its implementation (formative) or at the end (summative).

Formulating questions that explore the project's effectiveness, relevance, and impact to determine its value.

Defining the format, frequency, and audience for reporting the results of monitoring and evaluation activities.

A research approach that focuses on understanding the "why" and "how" behind social phenomena using individual perspectives and experiences.

A research approach that seeks to quantify variables and phenomena using numeric data analysis. It aims to identify patterns, relationships, and statistical significance.

A method used in qualitative research that involves in-depth conversations with individuals to explore their unique experiences and perspectives.

A group discussion method used in qualitative research to capture collective views and interactions among participants. Group members should share relevant characteristics.

A method in qualitative research that involves observing subjects in their natural settings to gather data on their behaviors and interactions.

A research technique used for collecting data from a large sample of individuals using standardized questionnaires.

A controlled study used in quantitative research where one or more variables are manipulated to observe their effects on other variables.

The process of selecting a representative subset of a population to study, as it's often impractical to study the entire population.

A method of sampling where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected, ensuring a representative sample.

A sampling method involving dividing the population into subgroups (strata) and then randomly selecting from each stratum, ensuring representation of different demographics.

A sampling technique that divides the population into clusters (often geographical), randomly selects some clusters, and then includes all individuals within the chosen clusters.

A type of sampling where individuals are selected because they are readily available, but may not reflect the overall population. For example, asking people in a shopping mall.

A method where researchers intentionally select individuals based on specific characteristics or qualities, often for in-depth understanding of a topic.

A non-probability sampling technique used when studying hard-to-reach populations, where initial participants refer other participants who fit the criteria.