 Working
through the Data
Step
5 provided ideas to
improve the quality and quantity of data gathered
for evaluation purposes, including use of standardized
and non-standardized instruments, qualitative
and quantitative
techniques.
Step 6 talks about what
to do with the raw data after it has been collected,
how to deal with
it physically as well as how to uncover patterns
related to program
impact by simple statistical or qualitative
analysis. Many community programmers are knowledgeable
about methods of handling and analyzing data.
The basic
information
and examples in this section will help provide
instruction for junior or inexperienced staff
and volunteers.
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