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Evaluation for the Unevaluated:
Program Evaluation 102

Module 1: Evaluation and the Program Planning Process - Page 7 of 13

Sample Data Collection Plan

The data collection plan should include when information will be collected, where it will be collected, who will collect information, and how information will be collected. The plan can be written in text form describing objectives, data elements, data sources, data collection instruments, and times to collect data. Another option is to set up a matrix with this information. A matrix can give you a snapshot of tasks and enable you to track the schedule.

Here are samples of partial data collection plans. A full data collection plan would contain additional objectives.

Plan 1

Implementation Objectives	Data Elements	Data Sources	Data Collection Instruments	When Collected
Implement 8 drug education classes, ROPES programs, and field trips each year. Provide transportation for youth not residing in the shelter.	Planned services and activities	Program planners	Interview forms	Once at program onset
	Actual services and activities	Program managers Program staff	Interview forms	Every 3 months
	Differences between planned and actual services	Program manager	Interview forms	Every 3 months

Plan 2

Outcome Objectives	Data Elements	Data Sources	Data Collection Instruments	When Collected
Improve school performance	Grades	School administration	Report cards	Quarterly
	Attendance at school functions	Students, teachers, school administration	Self-reports, attendance records, interviews	Quarterly
Reduced alcohol use	Consumption	Students	Surveys	Pre- and postprogram

Evaluation for the Unevaluated: Program Evaluation 102

Sample Data Collection Plan

Plan 1

Plan 2

Evaluation for the Unevaluated:
Program Evaluation 102