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Data Collection

The Memorial Fund values the use of collecting and using information to inform decision-making. Information can come in the form of quantitative data or the stories of individuals and groups in the community. The Memorial Fund values policy research and efforts to encourage and listen to all of the voices in the community.

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Analyzing Your Data
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Community Profiles Web site
Early Care and Education Availability and Utilization Data: 2007 (Connecticut Voices for Children) Show Details Web site
This data sheet includes data on early care and education space and subsidy availability and utilization by town, including School Readiness, Care4Kids, preschool experience, Grade 3 CMT performance, and children with all parents working. (March 2007)
(See other resources by Connecticut Voices for Children)
Focus Groups and Interviews
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Overview of Data Collection Methods and Selection Considerations
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Presenting and Using Your Data
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