IFAS Extension
Phases of Data Analysis
Glenn D. Israel
Other
Abstract
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. This document outlines the phases of data analysis for evaluating Extension programs, emphasizing the importance of tailoring the process to available resources and evaluation rigor. It covers steps such as screening data for errors, selecting key impact indicators, measuring and testing changes, comparing participant groups, and elaborating program impacts using statistical techniques. The goal is to enhance the credibility of findings and improve program effectiveness through rigorous analysis and collaboration among Extension professionals. Original publication date September 1992.
About this Publication
This document is PEOD1, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 1992. Revised June 2015, June 2018, and June 2021. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
How to Cite
Israel, G. D. (2015). Phases of Data Analysis. EDIS, 2015(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pd001-1992
Authors
Glenn Israel
Specialist
University of Florida
professor emeritus, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Contacts
Sebastian Galindo
Specialist
University of Florida
research associate professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication