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It's a hot topic, and I know I need to stay current on emerging technology. But I've got to tell you, I'm skeptical.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).