data collection methods for program evaluation: observation
Evaluation Briefs What is observation ? Observati n is way of gathering data by watching behavior, events, or noting physical characteristics in their natural setting. Observations can be overt (everyone knows they are being observed) or covert (no one knows they are being observed and the observer is concealed). The benefit of covert observation is that people are more likely to behave naturally if they do not know they are being observed. However, you will typically need to conduct overt observations because of ethical problems related to concealing your observation . o Observations can also be either direct or indirect.
are the most standardized way of collecting observation data and include both preset questions and responses. These forms are typically used for collecting data that can be
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