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Edgeley, Catrin M. – Journal of Extension, 2017
Survey IDs are short strings of unique characters assigned to each recipient in a sample population. Extension research can benefit from the improved organization of survey implementation and data collection, better researcher-respondent communication, and reduced survey material costs supported through the use of survey IDs. This article outlines…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Surveys, Research Methodology, Data Collection
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Bates, James S. – Journal of Extension, 2016
Extension professionals employ many techniques and tools to obtain feedback, input, information, and data from stakeholders, research participants, and program learners. An information-gathering tool called Ketso is described in this article. This tool and its associated techniques can be used in all phases of program development, implementation,…
Descriptors: Extension Agents, Extension Education, Feedback (Response), Research Tools
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Walker, Susan K.; Mao, Dung – Journal of Extension, 2016
Student response system technology was employed for parenting education program evaluation data collection with Karen adults. The technology, with translation and use of an interpreter, provided an efficient and secure method that respected oral language and collective learning preferences and accommodated literacy needs. The method was popular…
Descriptors: Barriers, Immigrants, Audience Response Systems, Program Evaluation
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Jayaratne, K. S. U. – Journal of Extension, 2016
New Extension educators experience a steep learning curve when attempting to develop effective Extension programs. Formative evaluation is helpful to new, and experienced, Extension educators in determining the changes necessary for making programs more effective. Formative evaluation is an essential part of program evaluation. However, its use…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Program Improvement, Data Collection, Needs Assessment
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Radhakrishna, Rama; Tobin, Daniel; Brennan, Mark; Thomson, Joan – Journal of Extension, 2012
This article presents a checklist as a guide for Extension professionals to use in research and evaluation studies they carry out. A total of 40 statements grouped under eight data quality components--relevance, objectivity, validity, reliability, integrity, generalizability, completeness, and utility--are identified to ensure that research…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Educational Research, Data, Educational Quality
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Payen, Pamela B.; McDonald, Daniel A. – Journal of Extension, 2012
In times of diminishing resources to support community programs, it is critical that Extension make every effort to show impact as collectively as possible for the variety of programs being delivered in individual counties and communities. The pilot study reported here (funded by CYFAR, NIFA, USDA award #2008-41520-04810), focused on outcomes in…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Evaluation Methods, Extension Education, Youth Programs