Information is Power!
A Child Advocate's Guide to Fear-Free Fact Finding

How you ask for the right data - how you frame your question - is a crucial step in any data gathering process. You will need to think about your project, do a little careful research, and seek input from collaborators. In general, narrowing your research to specific questions will help ensure the data you obtain is the data you need. The following guide will help you to gather accurate data and facts for your research project or proposal.

Acknowledgements

Data Tips

Framing Questions

Requesting Data

Using Data Responsibly

Using Race and Ethnicity Data

What To Do With Data Once You Have It