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We’re taking data collection beyond surveys and spreadsheets! 🚀 In our new podcast, Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa uncovers how organizations engage in data collection and use data to make an impact. By broadening our understanding of data collection, we can all improve data quality, security, and efficiency across industries. Follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MOkSbi 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/47yB4Hs Subscribe now and be part of the data quality revolution! #DataCollection #SurveyAndBeyond #PodcastLaunch #DataQuality

🤔 Did you know: There are two main types of data collection–primary and secondary. The type of data you use for your research or evaluation depends on factors like: ⏰ How much time you have 💁🏾♀️ Your expertise in the area of interest 📊 The availability of existing (secondary) data 📉 Your organization’s resources and abilities Primary data collection is the process of gathering data directly from a first-hand source. In other words, it’s data that’s collected by the organization that expects to use it. Methods include surveys, interviews, observation, and focus groups. Secondary data, on the other hand, is data collected by someone other than the primary user and made available for other researchers to use. The best way to understand primary data is to see specific examples of research or evaluation scenarios. Here are some examples from different fields: 🏘️ Household composition surveys: Researchers often undergo household surveys to track the composition of a household over time. ☎️ Phone interviews: A researcher, often called an enumerator, communicates with respondents over the phone and asks questions based on a predetermined questionnaire. Some projects use computers or tablets to record responses, a process known as computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI). 📋 Inspections and program evaluations: Organizations often use primary data collection to answer questions like: - Is this program effective? - Can the impact be quantified? - What is the most impactful element of this development program?

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6 tips for offline mobile data collection: 1️⃣ **Protect your data**: Security is non-negotiable. Always encrypt sensitive information. 2️⃣ **Local device storage**: Choose a mobile data collection app that can securely store collected data until an Internet connection is available. 3️⃣ **Battery optimization**: Use devices that provide adequate battery life for your offline workflows, so data collectors don't need to worry about frequently charging their devices. 4️⃣ **Seamless syncing**: Choose a reliable data collection tool that can sync data smoothly and efficiently to a desktop application, and to cloud-based central servers when Internet is available. 5️⃣ **Data quality**: Consistently monitoring data when it is available, plus a robust review and corrections workflow, ensures that you can trust the insights your data delivers. 6️⃣ **Training & Support**: Invest in training field staff, and make sure they have support they can access to help troubleshoot any issues they encounter while collecting data. #OfflineDataCollection #FieldData #DataSecurity #DataQuality #NoInternetNoProblem #DigitalInnovation #Fieldwork #DataAnalytics #CommunityEngagement #DataCollection #OfflineSurveys

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How do you ensure you're gathering high-quality data in your fieldwork? From comprehensive training for field staff to using the right tools for data collection to regular quality checks, it's crucial to have a plan for data quality. What strategies have you found most effective? Join the conversation and let us know in a comment! #Fieldwork #DataQuality #ResearchMethods #DataCollection

Did you know that SurveyCTO makes it possible to automatically validate survey responses at the point of data collection? You can do so by using constraints, a powerful tool for ensuring high-quality data! Here's how: http://ow.ly/Je8x50L6aGK