| Session Title: Advanced Geographic Information System (GIS): Using Geostatistics in Evaluation |
| Demonstration Session 970 to be held in Huntington A on Saturday, Nov 5, 2:20 PM to 3:50 PM |
| Sponsored by the Integrating Technology Into Evaluation |
| Presenter(s): |
| Tarek Azzam, Claremont Graduate University, tarek.azzam@cgu.edu |
| David Robinson, University of Redlands, davidrgis@gmail.com |
| Abstract: This demonstration intends to illustrate the power of GIS, and how it can be used in evaluation practice. Participants in this session will be presented with examples of how GIS can be used for analyzing program implementation and impact data. This will be a step-by-step demonstration of some of the main features of GIS and their applicability to program evaluation. Examples will be derived from programs to showcase the types of evaluation questions that GIS can answer through its geostatisical capabilities and visual mapping abilities. This session intends to connect the theoretical application of GIS to its practical application with the hope that practitioners would be able to implement of the suggested approaches in their evaluation practice. Participants will also be given a list of relevant GIS resources to help with their professional development. |