Program Evaluation

Whether you are designing a program, monitoring its implementation, expanding a program, or assessing your program’s impact, we can design and conduct an evaluation that meets the needs of your program and its stakeholders.

Data Collection

What is the best way to get the data you need? Which combination of the following methods will suit your project’s needs and your budget?

• Survey research (online, mail, phone)
• Site visits
• Focus groups
• Content analysis
• Key informant interviews
• Secondary data analysis

Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

Yes, the numbers are important. But so is the story behind your program. Outcomes matter because they affect people. We strive to include a mix of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses that provide a full picture of your program.

Data Visualization and Reporting

What is the most effective way we can present results to you? Who is the audience for your findings? Maybe you have several. Do you want an infographic? No problem. Need a quick-to-read two-pager to give your CEO? You got it. Will a data placemat help your team brainstorm? We can help.

Every project is different—whether you need a one-page executive summary focusing on key takeaways, an in-person results briefing a mid-length report with graphics, a full technical report, a “lessons learned” brief, or a combination of reporting strategies, we can provide it.

A 2-page summary report SSRL created for the SDSU library.
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Final SSRL report on an evaluation of a middle-school violence prevention curriculum.
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An infographic created by SSRL for the SDSU bookstore.
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