This intensive course develops advanced quantitative and qualitative research capabilities for M&E professionals. Participants learn how to design robust studies, collect quality data, analyze datasets, conduct qualitative coding, integrate findings, and communicate evidence effectively.

Participants will learn to:
1.Design quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies.
2.Apply advanced sampling and survey techniques.
3.Conduct practical statistical and qualitative analysis.
4.Integrate quantitative and qualitative evidence.
5.Develop effective data visualizations and evidence products.

1.Better Data Quality
2.Stronger M&E Systems
3.Improved Programme Performance
4.Reliable Evidence
5.Stronger Impact Assessment
6.Better Decision-Making
7.Enhanced Accountability
8.Improved Learning
9.Better Resource Allocation
10.Stronger Donor Reporting
11.Adaptive Management
12.Institutional Analytical Capacity

M&E Officers, Data Analysts, Research Officers, Programme Managers, Evaluation Specialists, Learning Advisors, Consultants, and Technical Leads.

5 Days

Module 1: Advanced M&E Design
Research questions
Evaluation questions
Hypotheses
Study designs
Quantitative versus qualitative approaches
Module 2: Sampling and Survey Design
Sampling frames
Probability sampling
Non-probability sampling
Sample size determination
Survey bias and error
Module 3: Advanced Data Collection
Questionnaire development
Tool piloting
Cognitive interviewing
Digital data collection
Measurement scales
Module 4: Quantitative Data Analysis
Data cleaning
Missing data
Cross-tabulations
Correlation analysis
Regression and hypothesis testing
Module 5: Qualitative Research
In-depth interviews
Focus groups
Key informant interviews
Purposive sampling
Field documentation
Module 6: Qualitative Data Analysis
Transcription and organization
Coding
Codebooks
Thematic analysis
Pattern and case analysis
Module 7: Mixed-Methods Integration
Convergent designs
Explanatory sequential designs
Exploratory sequential designs
Triangulation
Joint displays
Module 8: Data Visualization and Communication
Statistical charts
Dashboards
Thematic visualizations
Evidence briefs
Communicating results to decision-makers