II.C: METHODOLOGY
Design research to evaluate societal intervention programs. Other Information:
Once indicators have been established, data can be collected in a number of different ways. These methods include, for instance,
direct observation, questionnaires, document review, focus groups, interviews, and examining administrative data. The best
method or methods may depend on the program itself. For example, a questionnaire-based strategy won't work without access
to the population participating in a program. There are traditionally three broad categories of research designs to evaluate
societal intervention programs: * Experimental * Quasi-experimental * Non-experimental
Indicator(s):
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