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The Uses and Limits of Data

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IntroductionUnderstanding the System

We must understand the data system to fully understand the results

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The Uses and
Limits of Data

  • Introduction
    • Data System
    • Understanding the System
    • The Data Chain
    • The Meaning of Data
    • Importance of a Strong Data Chain
    • Understanding the Results
    • Fixed or Flexible
    • Communicating Results
    • Decisions
  • 1Defining the Question
    • Identifying Data Users
  • 2Designing a Measurement Strategy
    • Aligning the Measurement Strategy
  • 3Target Groups and Sampling
    • Essential Elements
    • Defining Target Group
    • Sampling Subset or Census?
    • Representative Samples
    • Elements of Process
    • Response Rates
    • Surveys and Responses
    • Surveys and Responses (cont.)
  • 4Collection and Entry
    • Inconsistencies With Data
    • Quality Data
  • 5Preparation and Analysis
    • Data Preparation
    • Cleaning Data
    • Data Analysis
    • Accuracy of Data
  • 6Interpretation
    • Understanding the Results
    • Meaning of the Data
    • Answering the Question
    • Data Chain Support
  • 7Dissemination and Use
    • Distribution and Usability
  • Conclusion
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