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Collecting Information about the Problem

- October 28, 2022

This community-building resource discusses how to gather data through focus groups, public forums, and surveys and how and when to implement the information into community planning. Sections 4, 5, and 8 may be of particular interest, as they include helpful considerations for identifying and utilizing data. ”

Possible (varies depending on step) – Teams can use this resource to determine what kind of data will be useful in understanding their problem and informing their aim and how to gather that data.

Teams can use this resource to determine what kind of data will be useful in informing their aim as well as when and how to utilize that information. This resource can support teams as they determine what data to review and work toward consensus on the data collection process. The clarity in the “what” and “how” will provide foundational knowledge for teams to identify what is known about the problem and identify the gaps in knowledge when setting project aims.”

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