Types of evaluations in small scale improvement projects
| Research designs | Aims | Approaches |
|---|---|---|
| Focused audit studies | Monitor impact of the activities over time | Evaluation as a component of quality improvement |
| Developmental studies | Identify issues and intervene when necessary, develop hypotheses | Evaluation linked to action by participants in the case of action research |
| Multiple case studies | Draw lessons and develop hypotheses | Case reports and comparisons across a number of local projects |
| Process evaluations | Explain the findings of a bigger research project | In depth analyses of projects as part of a bigger research project |