Methods ≠ Methodology
A methodology is more than the methods used to collect, analyze, and interpret data…
Question(able) Format: Missing ≠ No
Being able to distinguish missing responses from ‘no’ responses is an important but often overlooked issue in survey design and analysis…
Missions Matter for Measuring Impact
A mission statement is so much more than a declaration of an organization’s purpose. In this post, I demonstrate how to go from mission to measurement of impact in three key steps…
The Levels of Conceptualization & Operationalization
Measurement is a broad subject area that spans many fields (e.g., education, psychology). Conceptualization and operationalization are integral to the measurement process…
On the Benefits of a Data Plan
A data plan is an integral part of a research grant or proposal. This post outlines a 5-STEP process for developing a data plan...
Leveraging the Program Logic Model
A logic model is a visual tool that illustrates how your program works and can be used to demonstrate to funders why they should invest in your program...