Module 10: Data Collection Methods

Other Measurement Tools

• - scales (weight)
• - tape measure
• - stop watches
• - chemical tests :
• i.e. quality of water

• - health testing tools:
• i.e. blood pressure
• - aptitude and achievement tests
• -citizen report cards

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Data Collection Summary

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• Choose more than one data collection technique
• No “best” tool
• Do not let the tool drive your work but rather choose the right tool to address the evaluation question

A Final Note….

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• “I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts and theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” --Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Questions?