Data Collection Method Selector

Evaluates and recommends the right data collection methods for a specific outcome or indicator — scoring surveys, administrative data, interviews, focus groups, observation, and document review against cost, rigor, feasibility, and respondent burden, then delivering a ranked recommendation, a primary/secondary method pairing, and an instrument-development starting point. Use when deciding how to measure a program outcome, designing an evaluation data plan, or choosing between collection methods under budget and capacity constraints.