Application of Logic Modeling Processes to Explore Theory of Change from Diverse Cultural Perspectives
Ricardo Millett, Sharon Dodson, & Cynthia PhillipsAmerican Evaluation AssociationNovember 4, 2000
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Whose Logic Model …and for Whom?
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Logic Models Are Subjective
“Since the measuring device has been constructed by the observer..we have to remember that what we observe is not nature itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning” Heisenberg“We see things not as they are, but as we are….” Anais Nin
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Common Issues Encountered
“too linear…”“too limited…” “…constraining”“doesn’t capture complexity…”“…nuances are lost”
“too graphic…”“needs more specific details…”“…connections are not clear enough…”“not evaluable…”
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Reflection Activity 1
What are some of the distinguishing characteristics of each model?Strengths, limitations?Utility?
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Model1
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Model2
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Model3
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Model4
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Ways of Showing—Logic Models
Causal(Attribution)
Non-Causal(Contribution)
Linear (Synchrony)
MODEL 1theory testing
MODEL 2idea mapping
Non-linear (Asynchrony)
MODEL 3theory testing
MODEL 4idea
mapping
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Epistemic Style (Draze, 2000)Metaphor
icEclectic Rational
Theory of Action
Change Agent
Facilitator Educator
Attitude Toward Data
Intuitive,sense making,ambiguous
Pattern depends on situation and context
Logical, precise, analytic
Evaluation Focus
Process Process and outcomes
Outcomes
Theory and Practice
Theory generating
Theory mapping
Theory testing
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Ways of Knowing--Epistemology
Causal(Attribution)
Non-Causal(Contribution)
Linear (Synchrony)
MODEL 1 MODEL 2
Non-linear (Asynchrony)
MODEL 3 MODEL 4
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Conclusion--Locus for Growth
If the audiences of evaluation were more consistently understood and the range of assumptions respected would interpretation and use of logic models change?The key is to be conscious of our theories in use and be aware of how they are influencing our observations of the world.