Data Collection: Planning for and Collecting All Types of Data
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ISBN: 0787987182 / Publisher: Pfeiffer, February 2008
The ROI Methodology, developed by the ROI Institute, provides a practical system for evaluation planning, data collection, data analysis, and reporting. This book describes the data collection process that is essential to the implementation of the ROI Methodology. It examines the various methods of data collection, including questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, observation, action plans, performance contracts, and monitoring records. The book will be useful for evaluators, facilitators, analysts, designers, coordinators, and managers. Phillips is CEO and president of the ROI Institute. Stawarski is affiliated with the Human Resources Research Organization. Pfeiffer is an imprint of Wiley. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Data Collection Data Collection is the second of six books in the Measurement and Evaluation Series from Pfeiffer. The proven ROI Methodology--developed by the ROI Institute--provides a practical system for evaluation planning, data collection, data analysis, and reporting. All six books in the series offer the latest tools, most current research, and practical advice for measuring ROI in a variety of settings. Data Collection offers an effective process for collecting data that is essential to the implementation of the ROI Methodology. The authors outline the techniques, processes, and critical issues involved in successful data collection. The book examines the various methods of data collection, including questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, observation, action plans, performance contracts, and monitoring records. Written for evaluators, facilitators, analysts, designers, coordinators, and managers, Data Collection is a valuable guide for collecting data that are adequate in quantity and quality to produce a complete and credible analysis.
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