As you read, consider the following questions:
What data is needed and from whom?
Where is the data located?
How will the data be obtained?
Is the data ethical to use?
Is the data good quality?
How will the data eventually be used?
Instructions
Complete the following for both the theoretical research article and the program evaluation:
Identify the qualitative and quantitative data used to answer the theoretical research question or used to address the goal of this program evaluation.
What qualitative data (e.g., interview transcripts, field notes, photographs, program documents) and/or quantitative data were used (e.g., surveys, pre-existing program data)?
Was the type of data (qualitative or quantitative) appropriate? Why or why not?
Would you recommend anything different if you were doing this data collection?
Explain any strategies the researchers may have used to ensure that accurate data was obtained.
If surveys or other means of quantitative data, assess evidence the authors may have used to enhance reliability and validity.
If interviews or other means of qualitative data, assess any strategies the authors may have used to enhance credibility and dependability.
Explain the role of the researcher and any stakeholder(s) in the data collection process.
How may the researchers have worked with any potential stakeholders (program staff, government officials, funding agencies, etc.)?
Analyze how the data analysis led to conclusions/recommendations.
Did the researchers acknowledge specific methodological limitations?
What were the authors’ final conclusions and recommendations based on the data?
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Written Communication:
Convey purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
Length: 5–6 typed, double-spaced pages.
Format: Use current APA style and format for references, in-text citations, and headings as appropriate. Visit Evidence and APALinks to an external site. for help with APA as needed.
Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 points.
Review the Collecting Data rubric before submission. Be sure to address the criteria and questions for both the theoretical research article and the program evaluation.
