This document outlines an assignment for a qualitative data analysis course. Students are instructed to write a 1-2 page paper in APA format describing the qualitative data and analytical tools that would be most useful for evaluating a social program, policy, or issue. The paper must include at least two references from the resources provided, and justify the use of the selected analytical tools. Some examples of qualitative data mentioned include open-ended interview and survey responses about participants' experiences. The assignment is due by Wednesday at 9:00 pm New York time.

1. Due Wedneday 9:00 pm New York Time
Data Analysis for Qualitative Information
1-2 Page APA Format Three References from Provided
Resources and link. The First Two are Manditory
As is the case with most decisions in public and nonprofit
management, there often is not a “right” or “correct” answer.
This is the case with qualitative measurement. Variables may be
measured in a variety of ways. Some variables lend themselves
to numbers and quantification. Income is a perfect example of
this. However, other variables are better measured with words
or narrative descriptions. If you want to learn about someone’s
experiences participating in a program, you may want to use
open-ended questions in an interview or survey to collect this
information. This data is qualitative in nature and would be
entirely appropriate for your purposes.
For this week’s Discussion, determine what information needs
to be measured in a qualitative fashion in your evaluation of the
organization’s program, problem, or policy. Review the
Learning Resources for this week. Consider what types of
qualitative data would be appropriate for your Final Project and
the tools and techniques you would use to analyze this
information.
THE ASSIGNMENT
Post by Wednesday 9pm New York Time
a description of the qualitative data and the analytical tools and
techniques that would be most useful for evaluating your
organization’s program, problem, or policy. Justify the use of
these tools and techniques, and explain why they are the most
appropriate for use in your evaluation.
References
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Resource Pdfs & Links Included & Must be

2. Properly quoted in Paper
)
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Edin, K., & Pirog, M. A. (2014).
Special symposium on qualitative and mixed-methods for policy
analysis
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Journal of Policy Analysis Management, 33
(2), 345–349.
Special Symposium on Qualitative and Mixed-Methods for
Policy Analysis by Edin, K., & Pirog, M. A. in Journal of
Policy Analysis and Management, 33(2), 345–349. Copyright
2014 by John Wiley & Sons – Journals. Reprinted by permission
of John Wiley & Sons – Journals via the Copyright Clearance
Center.
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Harding, D. J., Wyse, J. J. B., Dobson, C., & Morenoff, J. D.
(2014).
Making ends meet after prison
.
Journal of Policy Analysis Management, 33
(2), 440–470.
Making Ends Meet After Prison by Harding, D. J., Wyse, J. J.
B., Dobson, C., & Morenoff, J. D. in Journal of Policy Analysis
and Management, 33(2), 440–470. Copyright 2014 by John
Wiley & Sons – Journals. Reprinted by permission of John
Wiley & Sons – Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.
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Randles, J. M. (2014).
Partnering and parenting in poverty: A qualitative analysis of a
relationship skills program for low-income, unmarried families

3. .
Journal of Policy Analysis Management, 33
(2), 385–412.
Partnering and Parenting in Poverty: A Qualitative Analysis of
a Relationship Skills Program for Low-Income, Unmarried
Families by Randles, J. M. in Journal of Policy Analysis and
Management, 33(2), 385–412. Copyright 2014 by John Wiley &
Sons – Journals. Reprinted by permission of John Wiley & Sons
– Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.
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Vaterlaus, J., & Higginbotham, B. (2011).
Qualitative program evaluation methods.
NCSU: Raleigh, NC. Retrieved from
http://ncsu.edu/ffci/publications/2011/v16-n1-2011-
spring/vaterlaus-higginbotham.php