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  • Program evaluation
  • Data visualization
  • Mixed methods research

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  • Increasing recognition of context's influence on complex program evaluations.
  • Need for improved data visualization techniques to link context with evaluation data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the development and application of a mixed methods timeline.
  • To offer an innovative approach for visualizing program complexity and context.
  • To demonstrate integrating evaluation data with program activities, milestones, and contextual influences.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a mixed methods timeline to visualize complexity and context.
  • Collecting contextual data through qualitative interviews, program materials, narrative reports, and member checking.
  • Incorporating diverse data sources into a cohesive visual representation.

Main Results:

  • Mixed methods timelines offer a visually stimulating and accessible format for evaluation audiences.
  • The timelines effectively integrate program data with key activities, milestones, and internal/external contextual influences.
  • The approach captures multi-layered elements of program activities and context by gathering multiple perspectives.

Conclusions:

  • Mixed methods timelines are an innovative and effective tool for program evaluation.
  • This visualization method enhances understanding of complex programs by integrating context.
  • Best practices for data collection and integration are provided for creating comprehensive mixed methods timelines.