Program Inquiry

Program Inquiry

Friday, August 5, 2016

Data Collection and Analysis


Description of Data Collection

Link to Google Drive Chart where you can access links if you download document.

Within each Specific Method of Data Collection is a link to Better Evaluation’s description of the type of data collection and a description as well as example of its use.

In terms of analyzing the data collected, I incorporate both qualitative and quantitative data. The above chart illustrates which data collection methods fit into each category and specifically state the manner in which they are analyzed.

Because a lot of the data is qualitative (observations), I use Content Analysis to search for similarities in the focus groups and to organize the feedback from experts, looking for common themes, phrases and patters in order to judge the effectiveness of the focus groups and expert sessions.  I also make use of framework matrices so that it is easy for experts to compare and analyze the policy document. It also will allow those analyzing the policy to clearly summarize the information at hand. I will also analyze the policy document by making use of thematic coding so to be able to identify and analyze specific passages that would affect the LGTBQ community.

With regards to the quantitative data I feel that summary statistics will provide a very clear before and after picture that will detail if improvement has changed with regards to the feelings towards school atmosphere and perception of the LGTBQ community.  Also, a timeline series analysis is a good manner in which to analyze the data taken from the YouTube page, as it will provide a good picture of where interest and understanding changed and be able to see if it correlates with the focus groups and expert discussions.


Links to all information used from Better Evaluation are embedded beside the method of data collection and analysis type.

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