How can partners help DTM collect usable data?

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  • If DTM does not collect the data in a format that Partners can use (e.g., not the right reply/ options, age break down, phrasing, response options…), partners will have to provide such feedback to DTM and explain to DTM exactly what they need.
  • Criticizing results without helping DTM to identify better questions and reply options is not in line with the shared responsibility Partners have in ensuring DTM collects useful and usable data for their response.  It is important that the approach by Partners is constructive, and that the DTM team listens.
  • Partners should also remember and respect the fact that DTM may not be able to make all requested changes, or not immediately.  DTM should explain to partners why changes cannot be made or communicate when they will be made.
  • DTM and Partners can revise the data collection tools, to ensure the results are meeting the needs of Partners.  For revision process, please see a summary of the Planning Process for DTM & Partners Cooperation and for Flow Chart visualising the process of Planning DTM Location Assessment with Data Users.
  • Developing and sharing the Data Analysis Plan is a crucial step of the process and the opportunity to minimize the cases when results cannot be utilized for response.
  • As in a Data Analysis Plan each question is clearly linked to information it provides, use of its results, descriptive analysis and visualization of expected results, Partners has the time to verify and make changes to the questionnaire before data collection starts.  

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