data collection & analysis

"Collecting and analyzing data that is meaningful"

Relevant Data

We believe relevant data leads to good decision-making. Data demonstrates impacts on outcomes, effectiveness of services, and quality of program activities. It also reveals effectiveness of strategies and practices.

Quantitative & Qualitative Data

As experts in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, we conduct surveys, interviews, focus groups, and site observations. We also examine short- and long-​term effects, track and monitor data, and perform organizational and program-level analysis.

Useful Data

We collect data that is useful for every client. We will work with you to identify what data to collect based on your goals and highest priority area. We will also work with you to select the best approach for collecting and analyzing the data. 

10 Benefits of Data

1) Shows impacts or effects on key outcomes (e.g., academic achievement)
2) Demonstrates your successes or progress
3) Helps you identify what areas need improvement
4) Reveals whether you are recruiting and retaining your intended participants
5) Shows if you are making the best use of your organization's scarce resources 
6) Identifies effective and ineffective practices and strategies 
7) Produces credibility and visibility
8) Provides you with reliable information to improve curriculum, program, and services
9) Keeps you organized and well-informed
10) Helps you make accurate decisions on operations, and reliable predictions on which direction to take