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Module 5: Data You Need

Overview

You will begin developing your data collection plan by:

  • Choosing which comparisons to make to measure changes
  • Deciding from whom or what events or records you will collect data
Module Contents:

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Step 1: Measuring Change – Making Comparisons
Task 1: For each of the main evaluation questions, decide if and how you will construct baseline, midline and/or endline assessments
Task 2: For each of the main evaluation questions, decide if you will use a comparison group and what comparison group it will be
Worksheet: Column 3 of the Logical Framework (Word and PDF)
Task 3: Take precautions to avoid biases in all your comparisons
Step 2: Choosing your Data Sources
Task 1: For each indicator consider all the logical options
Task 2: Select the option(s) that are best for your situation
Worksheet: Selecting Data Sources (Word and PDF)
Worksheet: Column 3 of the Logical Framework (Word and PDF)
Task 3: Decide whether to use a sample and what kind of sample to use
Worksheet: How to Decide What Kind of Sample to Select (Word and PDF)

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STEPS Update

Workshop. International Conference on Family Planning: Research and Best Practices. November 18, 2009. Kampala, Uganda.


Exhibit. American Public Health Association. November 7-11, 2009. Philadelphia, PA, USA.


Workshop. Margaret Sanger Center International at Planned Parenthood of New York City. October 22-23, 27-28, 2009. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

 

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