NDPMetrics Research

Research used in measuring philanthropy

Sample survey is the most common way of quantitatively measuring impact in philanthropy. Since it is often impossible to survey the entire population due to the population’s size, a smaller portion of the population, or a population sample, that is representative of the larger population, typically receives the survey. This is done prior to the commencement of the intervention, and a second time upon completion. Go to Survey Page

Randomized control trials that have been commonly utilized in the field of medicine and have been used more in recent years in development. Their extensive use is linked to their usefulness. They help us understand what interventions work and what interventions do not. With knowledge gleaned from randomized control trials, we can construct a list of best practices for a particular field and help to maximize practitioners’ impact.

Item response theory is a methodology in the human sciences that analyzes questionnaires to make them suitable instruments for measurement. Over the last two years, we used IRT to measure knowledge and attitudes about HIV/AIDS in Ivory Coast, Ethiopia and Kenya and to assess the effectiveness of various forms of medical and social intervention. IRT is useful in measuring many latent or hidden traits, such as the attitudes and emotional instability of war veterans who are at high risk for suicide.

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