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Examples of Mixed Methods

Examples of academic studies using mixed methods approaches.

Infographic

Les Principes de l'Agroécologie

Résumé: Outil produit par la Coopération Internationale pour le Développement et la Solidarité (CIDSE). Ces pr...

Agroecology

Website

ReIntroduction to Statistics 4: Statistical Models

This resource is the fourth in a series of modules on statistical data analysis. The module covers the concept...

Tool

SAFA (Sustainability Assessment of Food and Agriculture Systems)

Summary: Sustainability Assessment of Food and Agriculture systems (SAFA). With a view to offer a fair playing...

Agroecology

Video

Introduction to ODK Part 4a: Examples of XLSForm Form Logic

This is a short video to accompany Part 4. It is part of 'Introduction to ODK' - a series designed to help you...

Tool

Agroecology Criteria Tool (ACT) - Biovision

Summary:The Agroecology Criteria Tool (ACT) methodology is based on the analytical framework by Gliessman on t...

Agricultural Development
Agroecology
Farmer Research Networks

Presentation

Agroecology: how do we measure its social impact

Summary: Presentation for Coventry University, Centre for Agroecology, Water & Resilience, considering differe...

Agricultural Development
Agroecology

Journal Article

Quantifying and combining causal diagrams

This paper describes a method of quantifying and combining information from causal diagrams to make robust q...

Guide

Preparing to do fieldwork with ODK Collect

This is currently an internal-only resource. It could/should one day be made public, but probably needs some w...

Video

Clacso Sesión 7b: El reporte técnico previo al trabajo de campo

En esta sesion se discute la idea de que el orden en el que  se ejecuta un proceso de investigacion en la prác...

Video

ODK, Sintaxis XLSform para la creacion de un primer formulario

Construccion de un formulario basico con ODK. Incluye:Pasos a seguir en la construccion del formulario (XLSF...

Guide

Remote Participatory Data Collection

'Data Collection in a time of COVID-19'. A short guide giving advice and suggestions on alternative method...

Farmer Research Networks

Video

18- Formularios ODK: Buenas practicas

En este video se revisan buenas practicas en el desarrollo de los formularios ODK y se dan algunos consejos so...

Video

Webinar: Research Data Lifecycle

Research data lifecycle looks at the steps that can be taken at different stages of your research to ensure...

Video

Tipos de Datos en R

Continuando con esta serie sobre cómo comenzar con R y RStudio, este video explica diferentes tipos de datos e...

Presentation

Hypotheses, science and statistics: thoughts for students in agriculture and agroecology

A short introduction to research hypotheses, specifically in the context of agroecology and agricultural resea...

Agroecology

Video

Webinario 3. Síntesis numérica de datos y Tabulacion. Uso de Librerias

en esta sesión hemos visto como obtener síntesis numérica de datos y como obtener tablas de frecuencias y porc...

Guide

Methodes Participatives Pour L’amelioration Varietale Du Sorgho Et Du Mil: Choix des paysans testeurs

Partie d'une série de fiches d'information et de guides pratiques sur l'évaluation participative des variétés...

Agroecology
Local Knowledge

Guide

Four Network Principles for Collaboration Success

An article from The Foundation Review Volume 5, Issue 1.Extract:This article identifies a set of four counteri...

Agroecology

Presentation

Transdisciplinary, Mixed Method and Participatory Research: Beyond the Buzzwords.

Transdisciplinary, Mixed Method and Participatory Research: Beyond the Buzzwords. Examples of Projects from t...

Presentation

Approches centrées sur l’agriculteur et flux des informations dans les communautés agraires

Dans cette présentation de la réunion du réseau de recherche avec des agriculteurs du 25 avril 2023, Frank T...

Farmer Research Networks

Example

Introduction to ODK - Example XLSForm

An example XLSform demonstrating how to set up the form for using ODK for mobile data collection. Designed to...

Journal Article

When to use what: Methods for weighting and aggregating sustainability indicators

Summary: An academic meta-review of different methodologies that have been used in publications for sustainabi...

Agroecology
Climate Change

Journal Article

Analysis of the potentials of multi criteria decision analysis methods to conduct sustainability assessment

Summary: An academic review of different methodologies used to create sustainability assessment tools, focusin...

Agroecology

Presentation

Thinking in reverse order

This presentation is available in video (English only) and Powerpoint slideshow form. It illustrates the need...

Video

Cs Pro Data Entry Forms continued

Part of a series aimed at supporting researchers. Created by the Statistical Services Centre at University of...

Guide

Practical Guides for Pearl Millet Variety Evaluation with Farmers: Harvest procedure for pearl millet trials managed by farmers

Part of a series of factsheets and practical guides for conducting participatory variety evaluation with far...

Agroecology
Farmer Research Networks
Local Knowledge

Video

Introduction to ODK Part 3: XLSForms - Question Types

This is the third video in a series designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Open Data Kit (ODK) and m...

Journal Article

Beyond average: new approaches to understand heterogeneity and risk of technology success or failure in smallholder farming

A journal article focused on the need for different approaches for the measurement and evaluation of options i...

Agricultural Development
Farm Productivity
Farmer Research Networks

Example

Presenting Results from Factorial Experiments

Discussion on how to deal with presenting results from factorial experiments, with multiple factors, covering...

Survey

CCRP FRN Fall Army Worm Survey

An example of a short survey that could be used to identify and document local Fall Army Worm Management pract...

Agroecology
Farmer Research Networks
Local Knowledge
Pest Management

Video

Creating the Data Dictionary in CS Pro

Part of a series aimed at supporting researchers. Created by the Statistical Services Centre at University of...

Video

Video: Integrated approach against striga

A video produced for ICRISAT about using multiple control methods to reduce striga and obtain a good yield of...

Agricultural Development
Agroecology
Farm Productivity
Farmer Research Networks
Pest Management

Guide

How to Manage Fall Armyworm

A single-page field guide providing information on how to manage fall armyworm.Produced by FAO and CABI.Note:...

Agroecology
Pest Management

Guide

Practical Guides for Pearl Millet Variety Evaluation with Farmers: Identification of varietal selection criteria of the farmers during evaluation of trials

Part of a series of factsheets and practical guides for conducting participatory variety evaluation with farme...

Agroecology
Farmer Research Networks
Local Knowledge

Guide

Methodes Participatives Pour L’amelioration Varietale Du Sorgho Et Du Mil: Mise en place d’un essai en milieu paysan

Partie d'une série de fiches d'information et de guides pratiques sur l'évaluation participative des variété...

Agroecology

Case Study

Integrating scientific and farmers' evaluation of soil quality indicators in Central Kenya

Abstract A study was conducted to determine farmers' perceptio...

Agroecology
Local Knowledge
Soil Fertility

Guide

Statistical Guides: Statistical Guidelines for Natural Resources Projects

This is the first in the series of guides aimed at supporting staff involved in research projects to identify...

Video

Baseline/endline studies

A one-minute video explaining how baseline/endline studies fit into the distinction between studies that aim t...

Guide

Statistical Guides: The Statistical Background to ANOVA

From the introduction:"This material was first produced as the statis...

Suelos Andinos

SuelosAndinos es una plataforma regional para mejorar el manejo de los suelos y paisajes agrícolas en las...

Farm Productivity
Land Use
Soil Fertility

Guide

Descargar e Instalar R y RStudio

Este documento le guiara en la instalacion de R y Rstudio (en Español)

Video

7c- Sintaxis ODK. Control de la Respuesta: Saltos

Sintaxis ODK, control de la respuestaPreguntar solo lo pertinente: Saltos

Presentation

Empoderamiento - notas sobre metodos y herramientas

Esta presentación preparada en PowerPoint describe cómo se puede usar el concepto de empoderamiento dentro de...

Introduction to R Videos

Guide

Fall Armyworm in Africa: A Guide for Integrated Pest Management

This FAW IPM Guide is designed for use by professionals in plant protection...

Agroecology
Pest Management

Video

Operaciones simples en R

Este video muestra algunas de las operaciones simples que puede realizar con R, desde usarlo como una calculad...

Video

Designing Right-N Trials with Farmers - Week 2: "Design Details"

This webinar was given to a group of CCRP West Africa Grantees as part of the Research Methods Support Project...

Farmer Research Networks

Report

Fall Armyworm: Impacts and Implications for Africa - Evidence Note (Summary version)

This publication is a digest of an Evidence Note commissioned by the UK Department...

Agroecology
Farm Productivity
Pest Management

Curricula / Training Course

Introduction to models and tools for social networks

Many quantitative analyses in the social sciences are applied to data regarding characteristics of people, but...

Farmer Research Networks

Video

Estimation: Precision and Variability

This is a recording of a webinar given by Stats4SD. Sam Dumble explains some key concepts about precision...

Booklet

CCRP - About the Research Methods Support (RMS) Project - editable Word Document version

A brief (4 page) document giving an overview of the Research Methods Support (RMS) project, including what i...

Video

Webinar sobre como integrar diferentes disciplinas biofísicas y sociales

Un seminario web impartido por Sarah-Lan Mathez del Centro Agroforestal Wold, que cubre los siguientes temas:I...

Video

Webinario 4-2: Introduccion a ggplot (usando ggplotgui)

En esta sesión hemos visto como hacer gráficos avanzados con la librería ggplot. Hemos empezado usando la app...

Presentation

Enfoques centrados en el agricultor y flujos de información en las comunidades agrarias

En esta presentación de la reunión de la red de investigación agrícola del 25 de abril de 2023, Frank Tchuwa...

Farmer Research Networks
Soil Fertility

Guide

A Practitioner’s Guide to Developmental Evaluation

A guidebook on how to conduct developmental evaluat...

Agroecology

Guide

Fall Armyworm Management Factsheet

2-page factsheet summarising information about identification and management of fall armyworm. Produced by Fee...

Agroecology
Pest Management

Video

Introducción al ODK - Curso Virtual de Introducción a ODK, Video 1

Este video explica la arquitectura ODK (Open Data Kit) para la recoleccion de datos usando dispositivos móvile...

Guide

Archiving and Sharing Data

A discussion of what needs to be considered when archiving and sharing data, including anonymity and data prot...

Curricula / Training Course

Data Tree

Data Tree is a free online course covering research data management, along with ways to engage and share data...

Video

Sesión 7 - Muestreo. Seminario CLACSO/CCRP sobre métodos de investigación en agroecología

Esta es una grabación de la sesión en línea que tuvimos como parte del seminario de metodos de investigacion e...

Case Study

CCRP Mini Case Studies

A collection of one-page infographic-style case studies showing the methods and outcomes of CCRP projects.Usef...

Agroecology
Farm Productivity
Farmer Research Networks

Curso basico de R/Rstudio

Experiments with Farmers

Video

9- Sintaxis ODK: Bloques de preguntas

El video explica como creac bloques de preguntas en ODK y su utilidadVideo explaining how to create blocks of...

Presentation

Research Methods Seminar Series

YouTube playlist of the webinars produced as part of the monthly series of sessions covering various aspects o...

Agroecology
Local Knowledge

Guide

Guía para protocolos (diseños) e informes de investigación

Una guía de CCRP.Este documento proporciona una serie de indicaciones para guiarlo a través de la redacción de...

Presentation

West Africa CoP Agroecological Transitions Workshop

Slides and recording from session one of a two-day workshop on Agroecological Transitions (AET) given in April...

Agroecology

Video

Large N Trials - Practicalities

This video explores the practicalities of running a large-N trial, including how to overcome the bottlenecks o...

Agroecology
Farmer Research Networks

Re-introduction to Statistics

Video

15- Sintaxis ODK: Condiciones Complejas

En este video repasamps los operadores lógicos y como combinarlos para obtener condiciones complejas

Guide

Methodes Participatives Pour L’amelioration Varietale Du Sorgho Et Du Mil: Choix de variétés à tester dans un essai de sélection participative

Partie d'une série de fiches d'information et de guides pratiques sur l'évaluation participative des variétés...

Agroecology
Local Knowledge

Video

Clacso Sesión 10: Principios Agroecológicos para Investigación sobre el Desempeño Agroecológico

Esta es una grabación en vivo del seminario web realizado por Ernesto Méndez del ALC, Universidad de Vermont....

Agroecology

Activity

The Food Spray Manual - Using the Food Spray Method to Enhance Biological Control in Cotton: A trainer's guide

A manual providing guidance on how to use the 'food spray method' as part of Integrated Pest...

Agroecology
Farm Productivity
Farmer Research Networks
Pest Management

Journal Article

Methodological challenges in assessing the viability of agroecological practices in Africa

Despite growing evidence of agroecology’s benefits in Africa, its viability remains debated. This paper outli...

Video

Introduction to ODK Part 5 - ODK Aggregators

In Part 5 of this Introduction to ODK series, we have a look at using an ODK Aggregator. In this example, we u...

Video

The CCAFS Dataverse (An Example Dataverse Project)

This video was produced by the Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, for the CCAFS Data Manageme...

Video

Lo basico de RStudio

Este video lo guía a través de las partes básicas de RStudio y explica sus diferentes funciones, incluidos com...

Video

Agroecology Voices From Social Movements - short version

Video used to start discussions in workshops. Also available in Spanish and French

Agroecology
Local Knowledge

Video

Webinario 5-1: Resolucion de ejercicios de Analisis de la Varianza

En este sesión resolvimos ejercicios de Analisis de la Varianza: 1 variable 2 variables 2 Variables con intera...

Guide

Typology construction, a way of dealing with farm diversity: General guidelines for Humidtropics

A document containing guidelines for constructing t...

Agroecology
Farmer Research Networks

Video

14- Sintaxis ODK: Referenciar un valor y comparaciones

En este video vemos como referenciar un valor:a)     de la misma preguntab)     de una pregunta anteriorc)   ...

Video

East and South Africa - Ric Coe

Ric Coe talking at the 2018 RMS meeting.

Guide

Budgeting and Planning for Data Management

This video goes into detail about planning for data management when conducting research, and whether it is nec...

Video

10- Sintaxis ODK: Repeticiones

El video explica como repetir bloques de preguntas en ODK y su utilidad

Guide

Fish Bean (Tephrosia vogelii) - Echo Plant Information Sheet

Fact sheet with guidance on growing Tephrosia vogelii, or 'fish bean', which is useful for pest management, er...

Agroecology
Agroforestry
Farm Productivity
Farmer Research Networks
Food Security
Local Knowledge
Pest Management

Video

16: Sintaxis ODK- Apariencia en pantalla

En este video se describe como cambiar la apariencia en pantalla en algunos tipos de preguntas

Video

Data Analysis Workflow in R - Video 1 - Numeric Variables (t-tests and non-parametric tests)

A demonstration video showing the steps for a simple data analysis problem using RStudio to import, explore an...

What is an FRN?

Guide

Statistical Guides: Data Management Guidelines for Experimental Projects

A booklet giving guidance on managing data for research projects. Planning the data management aspects of a pr...

Diagram

RoadMap to Data Analysis : : CHEAT SHEET

A one-page pdf document of the recommended RoadMap for a smooth analysis of your data. Gives a quick summary o...

Video

dplyr Quick Overview - Core Functions (Video 1)

In this video, we give you an overview of data manipulation and the core functions of the package dplyr.filter...

Video

Presenting Research Results: Presenting on Posters

A video and accompanying document giving some advice for good practice when making a poster for an academic co...

Guide

Statistical Guides: Modern Approaches to the Analysis of Experimental Data

A booklet giving guidance on analysis of data. It discusses the three main parts of the process: relating the...

Video

Analysis of Experimental Designs using R - Concepts

In this webinar, Sam Dumble talks through the steps involved in an analysis of experimental designs. The examp...

Video

Introduccion a ODK

Un seminario web realizado en julio de 2014, en el que Carlos Barahona presenta una introducción al ODK (Open...

Guide

MBILI - Handbook for Innovative Maize-Legume Intercropping

A handbook on a maize-legume intercropping system developed by the Managing Beneficial Interactionsin Legume I...

Agroecology
Local Knowledge

Report

Measuring Empowerment? Ask Them [Sida Studies in Evaluation 2010:1]

Measuring Empowerment? Ask ThemQuantifying qualitative outcomes from people’s own analysisInsights for results...

Society and Equity

Video

Sintaxis XLSform (III): Bloques de preguntas y Calculos dinamicos

Sintaxis XLSform (III): Bloques de preguntas y Calculos dinamicos

Diagram

Teoría del Cambio para el Proceso de Fitomejoramiento

Un resumen de la Teoría de Cambio para el Proceso de Fitomejoramiento. Ejemplo de un proyecto del CCRP en los...

Agroecology
Farm Productivity