Learning goals
The participants will
… know how to set up and implement a survey,
… know how to design a questionnaire,
… know how to arrive with valid and reliable survey results, and
… are able to deal with typical challenges that can arise during a survey.
Content
How to plan and implement a survey? What are the challenges and pitfalls and how can you overcome them? In this workshop, you will enter the world of quantitative data collection. You will learn how to set up a survey, design a questionnaire, and yield valid and reliable results. You will be provided with a basic method knowledge, real-world examples and hands-on practical group works. So, if you plan to conduct a survey anytime soon, be sure to check out this workshop!
Know more: ipdet.org/event/i-a-quantitative-data-collection/
Areas of expertise
- Methodological skills /knowledge
- Evaluation practice
Implementing institution/s or person/s (incl. short description)
Hosted by The International Program for Development Evaluation Training, IPDET ( ipdet.org ), a globally recognized and respected player in advanced training in the field of evaluation.
Instructed by Dr. Stefan Silvestrini, the CEO of the CEval GmbH, the entrepreneurial spin-off of the Center for Evaluation. ( ipdet.org/profile/dr-stefan-silvestrini/ )
Scope (duration)
2 Days
Target groups
Commissioners, Evaluators, Policy Makers
Other Information
Participation requirements
- Computer literacy, experience with office applications
- General knowledge in empirical methods (e.g. knowing the difference between qualitative and quantitative data), no advanced knowledge needed though
- Some research experience, having worked with primary data