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Qualitative Research Methods. COMBINING QUANT AND QUAL M&E METHODS. An overview of soft outcome measurement tools. Data collection Tips. Tips Module 6: Collecting Data Adapting Instruments to Fit the Program’s Setting If you have found an instrument, such as a scale or checklist, that fits the indicator you have chosen but was developed in a different culture or socio-economic setting, what should you do? You need to find a balance between making sure the instrument fits the program’s local context and the fact that making changes in the instrument may alter its ability to function well.
Confidentiality and Anonymity Since personal information around sexuality, personal relationships, behaviors and health is very private, it is important that everyone providing information trust that you will not share their intimate information with anyone. A few things you can do to ensure confidentiality and anonymity include: Guarantee that individual responses of the participants will not be shared with anyone but the evaluation team, unless the information shows respondent’s imminent intent to harm themselves or others.
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