Identifying the problem
Define what the issues are and what you want to investigate. This is always your starting point. It’s about recognising that research or evaluation is needed to improve something – whether that’s how you deliver services, understand issues more effectively, or learn what’s happening in practice.
Understanding what the existing data and evidence tells us
Understand how to locate and assess current evidence, so your work is informed, relevant, and avoids duplication. Including existing literature, documents, information or monitoring to understand what is already known. start the bite sized learning on understanding what the data and evidence tells us (under 10 minutes) start the deeper dive learning on understanding what […]
Considering scope and feasibility
What resources (time, budget, skills) are available? What scale is realistic i.e. local, borough-wide, or targeted groups?