evaluating programs using qualitative data collection and a mixed methods approach

1 Imagine that you are doing an evaluation of a program and are interested in collecting qualitative data. Develop two questions related to the evaluation of a program that you want answered in a qualitative fashion. Share the questions with the class.

2 Determine a qualitative method to answer each of the questions that you have developed.

3 Examine how you would summarize and analyze the qualitative data that was collected. In your answer, be certain to discuss the best ways to approach analyzing qualitative data.

4 Explore two ways to collect data for a program using a mixed methods approach.

Please read the required resources listed below.

Handout #3: Additional Qualitative Methods. (n.d.). National Cancer Institute. Retrieved from https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/use_what_works/mod2/Module_2_Handout_3.pdf.

Olney, C.A., & Barnes, S.J. (2013). Collecting and analyzing evaluation data. Outreach Evaluation Resource Center, 18-30, 32-33, 35, 37-38. Retrieved from http://www.nnlm.gov/sites/default/files/migrated/f… .