Data Practices

Data Collection in Practice: A Non-profit Case Study

Data Collection in Practice: A Non-profit Case Study

Since there are many different data collection methods, selecting the best method is an important step when creating an evaluation plan. However, there are no clear cut “right” methods. While our past posts have presented four data collection methods and the pros and cons of each, this blog will follow a fictional non-profit, Organization X, …

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Dos and Don’ts for Creating Youth Surveys

4 Dos and Don’ts for Creating Youth Surveys

Surveying children is necessary for planning and evaluating youth programs. However, it can also present unique challenges from those encountered when surveying adults. It is important to understand what to avoid and what to implement when surveying youth so that you can get better response rates and data. 4 Dos and Don’ts to guide you …

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Understand the 5 common data myths to improve your organization's data decision-making

5 Common Data Myths

Becoming a data-driven organization is an exciting opportunity for your organization to improve its operations and functionality. However, some data myths can skew results, impact conclusions, and interfere with next steps for your organization. Understanding these data myths can help ensure you are making data-informed decisions. Here is a breakdown of the common data myths: …

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