Interpreting and using data

This guide focuses on the steps following data collection – including assessing data quality, analysing and interpreting data and using it to inform decisions.

5th December 2019

Implementing data collection

This guide outlines the options for implementing person-centred measures, including adding new questions to existing data collections and undertaking new data collections (either in-house or through a supplier). It also describes approaches for maximising response rates.

5th December 2019

Selecting a methodology for a new data collection

This guide is aimed at those who have identified that existing data do not provide the information they require and must therefore arrange a new data collection. It describes different approaches to collecting data, their pros and cons and a set of practical considerations when selecting a methodology.

5th December 2019

Designing and selecting a sample

This guide focuses on the steps involved in creating a sampling plan – including defining target populations, identifying a sampling frame, deciding on sample size and selecting the sample. It also describes broader considerations such as statistical reliability and data protection issues.

5th December 2019

Selecting the right measure

This guide outlines a suggested approach to choosing measures and describes some of the measures that matter to patients, carers and staff. It also lists a range of resources that can be drawn on to support the selection of measures.

5th December 2019

Interpreting and using data

This guide focuses on the steps following data collection – including assessing data quality, analysing and interpreting data and using it to inform decisions.

5th December 2019

Implementing data collection

This guide outlines the options for implementing person-centred measures, including adding new questions to existing data collections and undertaking new data collections (either in-house or through a supplier). It also describes approaches for maximising response rates.

5th December 2019

Selecting a methodology for a new data collection

This guide is aimed at those who have identified that existing data do not provide the information they require and must therefore arrange a new data collection. It describes different approaches to collecting data, their pros and cons and a set of practical considerations when selecting a methodology.

5th December 2019

Designing and selecting a sample

This guide focuses on the steps involved in creating a sampling plan – including defining target populations, identifying a sampling frame, deciding on sample size and selecting the sample. It also describes broader considerations such as statistical reliability and data protection issues.

5th December 2019

Selecting the right measure

This guide outlines a suggested approach to choosing measures and describes some of the measures that matter to patients, carers and staff. It also lists a range of resources that can be drawn on to support the selection of measures.

5th December 2019