WHAT WE DO

Study Design

We create statistically rigorous study designs that can be used to calculate the effect size, test for significance, detect prevalence levels, prove causality, and confirm the correlation. At the same time, we understand the limits of adopting only quantitative or qualitative data methods. We are big believers of a mixed-methods approach to gain an in-depth understanding of project context, track changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices, and understand the program's strengths, simultaneously. 

We ensure our designs can suit partner expectations in terms of timelines, budget constraints, and strategy without compromising on power and quality.

Our approach puts the respondent at the center of research. We are adept at using different research tools to understand ground-level needs and inform a new or an ongoing program. Among others, these include

• Psychometric tools

• Including color cards 

• Activity-based games 

• To triangulate responses

• Human-centered design approach & content testing

• Showcards, images

• Game theory to assess risk-taking 

• Behavioral change campaigns 

• Limericks, text, audio/visual content with better recall, word-association 

  
  

The Result: Study Designs are Efficient and Comprehensive

On Ground Data Collection

We believe good data is at the epicenter of good research and hence leads to better social programs.

Our processes include

• Extensive literature reviewing and studying of other surveys and datasets

• Iterating on surveys with partner

• translations that are contextual and not literal 

• Piloting surveys and cognitive testing

• Coding on data collection platform and our own Track Your Metrics

• Preparation of field training material 

• Discussion around study objectives, sampling and how it will impact the community; therefore how their role is crucial 

• Question by question guides

• Visual guides (where applicable) - what is acceptable as a clean toilet for instance

• Ethics, consent, emergency handling

• Field hierarchies- team subgroups and reporting structures

Our researchers are integral to field training and are part of all field missions. The point of contact (researcher) is always part of the field mission for direct communication, conflict resolution, and ensuring better communication.  

The Result: Robust and relevant data

Means for Data Collection - Digital, Telephonic and Online

Impact Assessment

Impact is defined differently by each partner. 

Some target reach and quantifiable metrics on the scale and yet other programs are more drilled down, towards determining scalability, applicability, and wired around experimentation toward better social outcomes.

• We have worked on multi-country programs in the past 

• We have been the India lead for variants of the same program running in different countries or have worked alongside our partners to adapt with them 

• Working on studies through their lifecycle, base, mid and end-line assessments 

  
  

We have worked on 

• Needs and formative assessments

• RCTs, LQAS, quasi-experimental studies

• Due diligence when baseline datasets were absent

• Dipsticks for actionable insights

• Ethnographies  

• Qualitative assessments 

• Video documentation

• Process documentation 

• Summative evaluations 

Result: Figuring stakeholder needs from their point of view and within the ambit of their existing structures

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

It can be hard to assess the impact of an intervention, to understand its utility, track, or monitor it. 

Our evaluations don’t just measure, they seek to improve.

As specialists in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), we are skilled at -

• Identifying indicators that enhance accountability and efficacy and enable course correction. Our monitoring and evaluation frameworks are designed with your target beneficiaries in mind. 

• We work closely with you to understand what ‘success’ means to you and HELP define success matrices log frames and in building out your theory of change 

  
  

The Result: Enabling course correction, bottleneck identification and fixing

Proof that your work is making an Impact

Customized Dashboard Creation

We provide a digital solution to store all data in one platform for remote access and easy analysis in the form of configurable, customizable dashboards. These dashboards are created using our tech platform, Track Your Metrics.

TYM dashboards come with several user-friendly design elements to visually track and display metrics and data points to monitor the status of a project in real time.

A user can view the most important findings from baseline, midline and endline exercises to evaluate progress being made on specific project activities. Thus, as an information management tool, TYM dashboards can aid in ensuring transparency, accountability, evidence-based reporting and data driven decision making within your organization.

A user while viewing data related to a specific project vertical can use filtering and drill down functions to view only the information that they need. TYM allows a user to filter data by location, gender, date and time, among others. This feature will then update the visualisations on the dashboard to display only information that meets the filter characteristics chosen.

TYM dashboards can be accessed via both our web platform and the TYM mobile application.