ESS Evaluation Method: Observation

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ESS resource: ESS Evaluation Methods and Tools

Resource theme: ESS Evaluation Methods

Evaluation pathway stage: Collecting evidence

Staff or volunteers observe clients taking part in activities and record information to evidence outcomes. 

Useful for:

  • Providing many different types of information.
  • Showing interaction between groups/individuals.

The method:

  • Can be carried out on many different sites by different individuals.
  • Can use professional expertise of staff.
  • Allows evaluation over time rather than snapshot.

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