Data collection guides: Tools for effective evaluation

Knowledge and evidence resources, Evidence-based practice, Evaluation

Published: November 20, 2024

Collecting accurate and meaningful data is crucial if you're working on research and evaluation projects. We developed two step-by-step data collection guides to help you gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights — supporting you to reach your objectives, inform decision-making, and improve your programs and services. Both of our guides offer considerations on how to apply an EDIA-R lens for culturally relevant data collection methods and optimal engagement with young people and family members.

Our guide to developing effective questionnaires is filled with resources, tips and a real-world case study to support service providers and agency leaders in our sector to create well-designed questionnaires.

Our guide to developing effective focus groups contains best practices, resources and practical tips to support professionals in our sector develop effective, well-designed and culturally relevant focus groups.

Download both our guides now! For more information on program evaluation, check out our full program evaluation toolkit in the related section of this page.