
You may have all the statistics - but what about the people? (07 May 06)
Often, statistical data is not enough for effective community evaluations. That’s where qualitative research comes in
Qualitative research methods were once controversial, but are now highly valued.
The community involved in any activity is composed of individuals. So although statistical data matters, it makes sense to understand the people who lie behind that data – their views, stories, hopes and fears.
If you want to genuinely understand how well any project is wor…
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