Module 2 - Lecture 10 Flashcards
1
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What is a randomised controlled trial?
A
This is a form of evaluation that uses random assignment to allocate resources, run programs or apply policies as part of a design. The main purpose is to determine whether a program has impact and how large that impact is. This typically done by looking at who received the program against who did not.
2
Q
What are some disadvantages of randomised controlled trials?
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- Very costly
- Require expertise in experimental methods
- Ethical implications of excluding groups
3
Q
What are some issues with most significant change stories?
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- What is ‘significant’?
- Time consuming
- Comparability
4
Q
What is social return on investment (SROI)?
A
A ratio that expresses the social value generated by a project or enterprise?
5
Q
What are some advantages of SROI?
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- Simple expression of value
- Understandable
6
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What are some disadvantages of SROI?
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- Expertise needed
- Monetisation of NGOs
