Method selection
| Study Purpose | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Description | Gain insight | Change practices | Measure effects | Difficulty |
| Document analysis | The systematic examination of program documents such as mission statements, training materials, and policy and procedures. |
X | Low | ||
| Focus group | A group of similar individuals who provide information during a directed and moderated interactive group discussion. |
X | X | High | |
| Interview | A directed conversation with an individual using a list of questions designed to gather extended responses. |
X | X | High | |
| Observation | The systematic observation of program processes or operations using checklists, scaled ratings, or narrative comments. |
X | X | Medium | |
| Product analysis | The systematic examination of any student or client created objects to assess the effectiveness of program activities or services. |
X | X | Medium | |
| Survey | An ordered series of questions administered to individuals in a systematic manner. |
X | X | X | Medium |
