ERIC Number: EJ1092513
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Feb
Pages: 10
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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How Do Mode and Timing of Follow-up Surveys Affect Evaluation Success?
Koundinya, Vikram; Klink, Jenna; Deming, Philip; Meyers, Andrew; Erb, Kevin
Journal of Extension, v54 n1 Article 1RIB1 Feb 2016
This article presents the analysis of evaluation methods used in a well-designed and comprehensive evaluation effort of a significant Extension program. The evaluation data collection methods were analyzed by questionnaire mode and timing of follow-up surveys. Response rates from the short- and long-term follow-ups and different questionnaire modes by occupational categories also were examined. Overall, the electronic questionnaire mode and 2-month follow-ups yielded significantly higher response rates. The findings have implications for meaningfully evaluating Extension programs operating with limited resources. The recommendations are useful to Extension educators who need to decide how to capture program outcomes but have limited resources.
Descriptors: Test Format, Scheduling, Followup Studies, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology, Research Design, Success, Evaluation Methods, Extension Education, Questionnaires, Response Rates (Questionnaires), Intervals, Outcome Measures, Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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