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...
Simplify Excel Formulas Using Named Ranges
A named range is a feature in Excel that allows you to easily reference individual cells or groups of cells within a workbook using a descriptive name…
Survey Question Tip #4 - Avoid Ambiguity
When writing survey questions, it is important to be as clear and specific as possible...
Mind the Mean
While the (arithmetic) mean can be an informative summary statistic, there are certain situations when the mean is not a good representation of a set of data...