Data Collection
What do you need to do?What are these?
A series of short videos and resources that will help you think about the informed consent process and use some of the EvalFest instruments. These videos were created with National Science Foundation funding, #1423004.
How should you use them?
- To orient yourself to best practices in data collection.
- To understand informed consent and why it’s important.
- As a primer for training staff or field researchers to collect data in the field.
How should you NOT use them?
- As comprehensive training for staff or field researchers – we recommend starting with these and then doing a just-in-time and in-person training that expands on the video content and occurs just prior to collecting data.
- Need more? Send us a request for a new video by using the Contact Us feature.
Intercept survey
Gather data from attendees during events, including using iPads and QuickTapSurvey.
Getting Started
Using intercept surveys to collect data
5th Person Rule
Strategy for collecting intercept surveys
When One is Greater Than Two (1:56)
Survey Refusals
Tracking people who refuse to participate
Observation and Interview Methods
Select data collection methods and protocols for your event.
Mystery Shopping
How to collect data using mystery shopping
Think-Alouds
How and when to conduct a think-aloud
Informed Consent
Understand and obtain informed consent from participants.
The "Why?" and "How?" of the Consent Process
Section by Section: A Consent Fact Sheet
EvalFest Consent Form
Ages 5-14
EvalFest Consent Form
Ages 15-17
EvalFest Consent Form
Adult (18+)
EvalFest Consent Form
Parental Permission
EvalFest Consent Form
Mini-grant
Conducting a Multisite Data Collection
Collect data from multiple sites with the same survey using SurveyMonkey.
Data Collection Planning
Plan your process.