![]() Get full range and depth of informationPersonalDevelops relationship with participantAllows for participant flexibility Primarily qualitative but can also collect quantitative data by numerically coding interview responses and/or observations.ĭocumented questions and answers with program participants Possible response bias wording can bias participants’ responsesPossible sampling biasSometimes difficult to get a high response rate ![]() Participant questionnaires, surveys, and checklistsĮasy to compare and analyzeAdminister to any size sampleCan collect a lot of data at onceParticipant anonymitySample surveys/ questionnaires already existInexpensive Primarily quantitative but can also collect qualitative data through open-ended or free response questions. Provides comprehensive and historical informationDoesn’t interrupt program or participants’ routineInformation already existsInexpensiveĬan be time-consumingInformation may be incomplete or unreliableData is restricted to what already exists not flexible Program applications, finances, memos, minutes, etc. Primarily quantitative but can also collect qualitative data in the form of documented narratives. Overview of Evaluation Data Collection Methods ![]() A more detailed description and explanation of each method along with its unique benefits and challenges is located below the figures. ![]() In the figure below we provide an abbreviated overview of each method. Below is a summary of the most commonly used methods in evaluation:Ĭarefully consider each option before deciding which method(s) to use. ![]()
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