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4b. General Information on Data Collection Methods:

Collecting Evaluation Data: An Overview of Sources and Methods

Download:	G3658_4.PDF (217 KB)
Organization:	The University of Wisconsin Extension
Web Site:	http://www.uwex.edu

Measuring Program Outcomes, Appendix: Issues in Developing Data Collection Instruments and Procedures

Hyperlink:	http://national.unitedway.org/outcomes/resources/
Cost:	$5.00
Organization:	The United Way
Web Site:	http://national.unitedway.org

4b. Survey Methods:

Best Practices for Survey and Public Opinion Research

Hyperlink:	http://www.aapor.org/default.asp?page= survey_methods/standards_and_bestpractices
Organization:	The American Association for Public Opinion Research
Web Site:	http://www.aapor.org

Survey Design Web Site

Hyperlink:	http://www.surveysystem.com
Organization:	Survey Design
Web Site:	http://www.surveysystem.com

4b. Survey Data Collection:

Best Practices for Survey and Public Opinion Research

Hyperlink:	http://www.aapor.org/default.asp?page =survey_methods/standards_and_best_practices
Organization:	The American Association for Public Opinion Research
Web Site:	http://www.aapor.org

Questionnaire Design: Asking Questions with a Purpose

Download:	G3658_2.PDF (185 KB)
Organization:	The University of Wisconsin Extension
Web Site:	http://www.uwex.edu

4b. Sampling:

Download: Sampling

Download:	G3658_3.PDF (146 KB)
Organization:	The University of Wisconsin Extension
Web Site:	http://www.uwex.edu

Sample Size Calculator

Hyperlink:	http://www.surveysystem.com
See:	Sample Size Calculator
Organization:	Survey Design
Web Site:	http://www.surveysystem.com

"We Did It ourselves" Evaluation Guide

Download:	PagesSierraGuide10.pdf (1.9 MB)
See:	Chapter 10
Organization:	Sierra Health Foundation
Web Site:	http://www.sierrahealth.org

4b. Focus Groups:

Basics of Conducting Focus Groups

Hyperlink:	http://www.mapnp.org/library/evaluatn/focusgrp.htm
Organization:	MAP for Nonprofits
Web Site:	http://mapnp.nonprofitoffice.com/

Guide to Conducting Focus Group Research

Hyperlink:	http://www.rainbowresearch.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={B49A7361-B95B-4FA5-A664-4CA12DFD6C11}&DE={2213A0C9-CF5B-43F8-B0A4-FBE12E1BBA0D}
Cost:	$9.00
Organization:	Rainbow Research
Web Site:	http://www.rainbowresearch.org

4b. Other Group Data Collection Methods:

Collecting Group Data: Affinity Diagram (Quick Tip 6)

Download:	Tipsheet6.pdf (18 KB)
Organization:	The University of Wisconsin Extension
Web Site:	http://www.uwex.edu

Collecting Group Data: Nominal Group Technique (Quick Tip 3)

Download:	Tipsheet3.pdf (18 KB)
Organization:	The University of Wisconsin Extension
Web Site:	http://www.uwex.edu

Collecting Group Data: Delphi Technique (Quick Tip 4)

Download:	Tipsheet4.pdf (22 KB)
Organization:	The University of Wisconsin Extension
Web Site:	http://www.uwex.edu

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