aes19 International Evaluation Conference

Natalia Krzyzaniak (NPS MedicineWise)

In contrast to common perception, evaluation and research are two distinct disciplines. Both require the application of data collection and analysis skills and centre on the shared objective of answering a question. However, the purpose of each discipline, and dissemination of the data collected, differ. Entering the evaluation profession from a research background, requires a level of adaptation to become an efficient and successful evaluator. This presentation will walk the audience through my journey from a researcher to an emerging evaluator, outline the key similarities and differences between research and evaluation, and the upskilling required to become an efficient evaluator.