Kirsten Davies NSW Oct 27, 2009 17:08 pm


Hi I am a social researcher based in Sydney, Australia who is working on a project investigating how to measure behavioural change in the context of education programs for a water utility.

I am trying to locate any systems of calculating the multiplier effect of education programs. For example I would love to identify a simple tested formula which has been applied to estimate `the reach' of a program e.g if a child attends a program it is assumed that he / she will impart some of their experiences/knowledge to their family and friends. So perhaps it could be estimated that an average multiplier effect would be X 3 or a total reach of the program to 4 people (1 participant plus 3 others). I would really appreciate anyone directing me towards research papers, programs, websites and or practitioners who are using such a formula or method.

Warm regards

Kirsty Davies

Kirsten Davies
Ms
Kirsten Davies and Associates Consultants
Australia