Almost all monitoring and evaluation work involves data collection. There are many ways of collecting data. Data can be collected through basic tools, such as interviews, observation and surveys. This data can be analysed in a variety of different ways. More complex approaches combine different processes of data selection, collection and analysis within a defined tool or methodology.

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Basic tools for data collection

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Case studies and stories of change

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Data collection

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Direct measurement

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Focus group discussions

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ICT in monitoring and evaluation

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Interviews

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Observation

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Photography and video

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Principles of data collection

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Sampling

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Secondary data sources

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Surveys and questionnaires

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