Training Course on Designing and Conducting Surveys for M&E, Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya

      A survey gathers data from or about individuals to depict, analyze, or clarify their insight, states of mind, and conduct. In opposition to a census, an survey as a rule gathers information from a sample, from which analysts make inferences regarding the entire populace.

COURSE DURATION
5 Days

TOPICS COVERED

Introduction
• Setting objectives for information collection
• Designing the study
Selecting the appropriate evaluation design
• Mixed-methods designs
• Attribution, contribution and the importance of the counterfactual
• Equity-focused evaluation at the policy level
• Equity-focused evaluation at the project and program levels
• Feasibility analysis
Survey
• what is a survey?
• Types of surveys
why and when is a survey used?
• When and how should a survey be used?
• Pre-conditions of the survey for its use in evaluation?
• Role of the survey in evaluation?
• Why use a survey in evaluations?

Administrating the survey/How is a survey carried out?
• Preparing a reliable and valid survey instrument
• Questionnaire development and design
• Questionnaire Design software.
• How are desk-based survey techniques carried out?
• Sampling strategies
• Sample size determination
• How are samples designed?
• Conducting pilot survey
• Implementing the survey
• How are the findings analyzed and treated?
• Managing and analyzing survey data
• Report writing and presentation of the results

 Logical Framework Approach - Project Planning Phase

• Preparing a reliable and valid survey instrument

• Questionnaire development and design

• Questionnaire Design softwares.

• How are desk-based survey techniques carried out?

• Sampling strategies

• Sample size determination

• How are samples designed?

• Conducting pilot survey

• Implementing the survey

• How are the findings analysed and treated?

• Managing and analyzing survey data

• Report writing and presentation of the results

Controlling the quality of the survey
• Different stages of quality control?
• Key issues to control?

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.