Monitoring and Evaluation of Practice and Methods in Applied Social Research

Monitoring and Evaluation of Practice and Methods in Applied Social Research is a comprehensive guide delving into the core concepts, tools, methods, and approaches of M&E.

Sada H. Shah has a Ph.D. in sociology and specializes in mixed methods research. He has been working in the field of M&E since 2009 and has been working in this field in different countries with academia, UN bodies, and international nongovernment organizations (INGOs).

Part 1. Fundamental Concepts of M&E 1. Monitoring 2. Evaluation 3. Indicators 4. Sampling; Part 2. Fundamental M&E Studies 5. Baseline, Midterm, and End-Line Studies 6. KAP and KPC Studies 7. Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) 8. Action Research 9. SWOT and PESTEL Analyses 10. Appreciative Inquiry 11. Case Study, Success Story, and Human-Interest Story 12. Impact Assessment 13. Study Design; Part 3. Fundamental M&E Tools 14. LFA and Result Framework 15. Project M&E Plan 16. M&E Strategy 17. Theory of Change 18. Preferred Methods & Tools for Data Collection Under M&E Studies 19. Accountability 20. Learning 21. Quality