Eight tips to optimize your data collection and maximize your impact
Collecting accurate information via surveys requires developing both effective content and processes to capture data. The integrity of the data – that is, the accuracy and usefulness of your results – depends on the questions that are asked (the content) and the manner in which they are asked (the processes used to collect the data). This post explores key considerations to keep in mind when developing your impact assessment content and processes using surveys.
This blog was part of the Measure for Measure series developed by WDI in partnership with Citi Foundation and the Aspen Network for Development Entrepreneurs. Other posts in the series include:
- Re-evaluating Impact Evaluation: Why solely focusing on financials is flawed and other key points from a recent workshop – Hui Wen Chan 5/2/2013
- Is the phrase ‘Base of the Pyramid’ off base? – Tom Adams 6/25/2013
- Gauging Social Impact? : Here’s why you might want to send a proxy – Hannah Schiff 6/30/2013
- Data, data everywhere? Creating bottom up approach to harnessing information – Jeremy Nicholls 7/9/2013
- More is Not Always Better: When calculating impact, the sample size may be smaller than you think – Andy Grogan-Kaylor 7/23/2013
- Going Digital with Impact Measurement – Jennifer Liebschutz 8/5/2013