Introduction to Survey Design
(September 20, 12-2PM, Zoom + Gross Hall 230C)
This Duke Initiative on Survey Methodology (DISM) workshop will explore the fundamentals of survey design. The emphasis will be on providing practical survey design tips to those looking to develop their own surveys, or to evaluate proposals for surveys to be conducted by vendors. Topics explored in the workshop include determining if a survey is the appropriate design, considering the trade-offs to data quality that arise in the survey design process, identifying sources of error when sampling and surveying respondents, and more.
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Evaluation for Improvement and Impact
(Sept. 27, 9:00 am-11:30 am, Zoom)
This session offers an overview of program evaluation and evaluation research, or the systematic investigation of the merit, worth, or significance of an entity/initiative. Topics covered will include: when and why to engage in evaluation; types of evaluations; key aspects of an evaluation, including logic model development, data sources and data collection, analysis and reporting, and guiding resultant programmatic change; and tips for feasibly and effectively implementing evaluation in an entity or initiative. This is for faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, or others who are interested in evaluation and related partnered/applied research; individuals working in initiatives or entities that are looking utilize evaluation to inform decision-making. *Co-Sponsored by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute
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Qualitative Data Collection
(Oct 4, 9:00 am -11:00 am, Zoom)
Provides an introduction to a range of qualitative research methods as well as an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, archival analysis, and participant observation, vary considerably in the resources and time required to execute them reliably, and in the types of data they generate. Which data collection techniques are appropriate to which kinds of research questions and projects, and how do you execute these methods well? How are issues of reliability and validity considered and weighed in qualitative research? We will also explore different ways of managing your data prior to commencing data collection in order to facilitate the transition to data analysis. Time will be given to the role of NVivo software in facilitating data management and preparing for data analysis.
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Survey Design in Qualtrics
(October 18, 12-2PM, Zoom + Gross Hall 230C)
Offers an introduction to Qualtrics survey software, a package available (at no cost to researchers) for use across Duke’s campus and medical center. This powerful, easy-to-use system is a great way to collect information online, whether as part of a research protocol or for administrative purposes, such as program evaluation. This workshop will introduce participants to the Qualtrics system, demonstrate how to set up an account, create a questionnaire and access its results. It will also cover some basic tools that can be used to customize the questionnaire to fit your needs, such as using display and skip logic to collect more detailed information from a subset of your audience.
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Community-Engaged and Community-Partnered Research
(Nov. 1, 9:00 am-10:30 am, Zoom)
Engaging and partnering with community members and entities in research, sometimes in the form of research practice partnership, can be a powerful mechanism for ensuring research is appropriately situated within the context and utilized for social change. These concepts and processes are highly complex, and often quite challenging, both in theory and in practice. This session will introduce the meaning of “community-engaged research” and related terms, explore their relevance for both researchers and communities, and consider recommendations for enacting best practices.
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