How to Link Surveys in Qualtrics with a Participant ID

This is a step-by-step guide for linking your surveys in Qualtrics with a participant ID to assess change over time. Linking surveys together means that you’re connecting the data from all your surveys in a way that lets you track an individual respondent.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationSujin CDecember 19, 2023Data collection, Data, Quantitative, Qualitative, Surveys, Survey design Comment

Survey Design Part 1: Planning for your survey – A review of Designing Quality Survey Questions (2019) by Robinson and Firth-Leonard

The article discusses the book "Designing Quality Survey Questions" by Robinson and Leonard, offering guidance for beginners in survey design. It highlights understanding survey purpose, tool suitability, respondent characteristics, and cultural context, serving as a useful resource for both new and experienced survey designers. Part 2 will delve into crafting quality survey questions.

Data Collection, Evaluation Practice, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationKim DesjarlaisAugust 29, 2023Data, Data collection, Evaluation activities, Evaluation methods, Evaluation methodology, Evaluation tools, Book review, Evaluation resources, Quantitative, Survey, Survey designComment

New infographic: Data viz decision tree

Choosing the right type of chart to display your data can help to improve clarity among your readers and lessens the likelihood that your findings may be misinterpreted. With so many different types of charts and graphs, it can be tough to know where to start. This infographic is for anyone who wants to clearly display their quantitative data in a meaningful way but isn’t sure how to pick the best chart for the job.

Analysis, Reporting, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationMaegan TrottierJuly 31, 2023Data, Data analysis, Quantitative, Data viz, Charts, Graphs, Evaluation reportingComment

What’s the Difference: Bias versus Confounding?

In every research and evaluation project, it is important to identify and address sources of error that may impact the accuracy of your findings and the relevance of your recommendations. Here, we will look at what bias and confounding are (and are not), the differences between them, and important considerations to take to prepare for and address both in your next evaluation project.

Analysis, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationMaegan TrottierMarch 30, 2023ias, Quantitative Data, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Practice, Data, Data Analysis, Evaluation, Evaluation MethodologyComment

New Tip Sheet: Tips for Conducting Interviews

Eval Academy just released a new tip sheet for Conducting Interviews. If you will be conducting interviews in your evaluation, then this tip sheet is for you! Whether you’re new to the process or have conducted interviews before, this tip sheet provides a good overview and refresher to make your next interview experience a great one.

Data Collection, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesFebruary 27, 2023Evaluation, Evaluation Activities, Data, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Research Methods, Qualitative, InterviewsComment

New Infographic: Qualitative Data Saturation

Eval Academy just released a new infographic about qualitative data saturation. This infographic is for those who collect or who will be collecting qualitative data and are looking to support the validity of their results. It’s a helpful resource for those who are both new and experienced in evaluation!

Analysis, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesFebruary 27, 2023Evaluation, Evaluation Activities, Data, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Research Methods, QualitativeComment

What you need to know about member checking

While member checking is commonly used in qualitative research, it’s less commonly used in evaluation and we think that should change! In this article, we’ll review what member checking is and why, when, and how you should use it.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationAlecia KallosFebruary 27, 2023Evaluation, Communication, Data, Data Analysis, Evaluation Activities, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Methodology, Evaluation Practice, QualitativeComment

Top Tips for Using a Real-Time Interpreter in Interviews and Focus Groups

In this article, we share our top tips for running an interview or focus group using a real-time interpreter & reflect on a recent online focus group I completed that utilized an Arabic interpreter.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationStephanie JonesFebruary 1, 2023Qualitative Data, Interviews, Focus Groups, Data Collection, Communication, Data, Evaluation, Qualitative, StakeholdersComment

A starter pack of presentation tools (4 min read)

Are you looking to elevate your presentation game? In this article, we list some awesome presentation tools along with ideas for how to use them in your evaluation practice.

Reporting, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationGuest UserNovember 27, 2022Presentation, Evaluation Reporting, Evaluation Practice, Data Party, Data, Evaluation Tools, Engagement, Audience EngagementComment

Sampling bias: identifying and avoiding bias in data collection

Bias in evaluation is inevitable. Reflection helps us to identify our bias and when we do, it is necessary to identify sources of bias in our processes, eliminate which bias we can, and acknowledge which bias we cannot.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationSheldon KallioNovember 27, 2022Data, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Practice, Program Evaluation, Quantitative, Bias, SamplingComment

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