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The B-Word: Types of bias in research and how to avoid them

For nonprofits interested in using data for strategizing, evaluation, and advocacy, it is essential to understand the different types of bias and how to avoid them.

Data Analysis

What is statistical significance and does your project need it?

When nonprofit leaders come to me with project ideas, one of their concerns is ensuring the research is statistically significant. However, there's often confusion about what this phrase really means.

Data Collection

What makes research "valid"?

Ensuring validity means that the project team has taken steps to avoid making common mistakes in research design, data collection, and data analysis.

Data Management

Survey Sessions, Part 3: Building your super survey team

So you have your research questions, you've clarified your audience, and your project proposal has been approved. Nice! So it's time to start writing survey questions, right? Almost, my friend, almost. But first, let's build out your survey team.

Data Management

In a database dystopia? Three data management tips to lower your data-based stress

If the resources aren't there for a significant database overhaul, here are three ideas to turn your system from your enemy to your friend (or at least a frenemy).

Data Collection

Survey Sessions, Part 2: How to choose your survey audience

You’ve figured out what you want to learn from your survey and how you will use your data to further your organization’s mission. Now what?

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Upcoming Events

April 16th-18th

NTEN 'S Nonprofit Technology Conference

I'll be hosting a workshop called, "Using trauma-informed principles in data collection: Stressed-out staff edition." The workshop will cover how to use trauma-informed principles, such as transparency, collaboration, and choice, to gather critical feedback from their staff members.

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