Data Collection and Analysis
Proactively collect, clean, analyse, and communicate data from a range of stakeholders and sources to reach a conclusion and support decision making.
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Decision-making Support Systems
Levels
Aware of data collection sources and instruments
Aware of various data collection sources (government websites, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha questions, private sector reports, census data, academic journals, etc.)
Recognises credible data sources and corresponding data collection instruments
Distinguishes between primary and secondary sources of data
Alerts the team if required data already exists
Understands what data to collect and how to collect it
Understands what data to collect in alignment with the larger objective
Develops data collection instruments (surveys, focus group discussions, questionnaires)
Demonstrates knowledge of legal and administrative procedures that may affect data collection
Identifies appropriate departments, individuals, and teams that can guide the process
Effectively collects data and cleans data
Identifies bottlenecks in the data collection process and proposes innovative solutions for the same
Advocates for data collection protocols
Adapts data collection to legal and administrative procedures
Cleans data by focusing on error detection, consistency checks, and identifying missing responses
Conducts preliminary analyses using descriptive statistics
Oversees data collection and analyses data
Monitors data collection by coordinating protocols and designing quality checks
Guides team on the data collection process
Transforms data into relevant information, in alignment with the larger objective
Ensures data analysis supports a strong conclusion
Experiments with new forms of analyses
Communicates the process of data collection and analysis to others
Explains data collection process and data analysis for relevant stakeholders
Communicates the analysis in various forms as appropriate for the audience (presentations, briefs, documents, infographics, etc.)
Advocates for evidence-based decision making