In the age of big data, ethical considerations in data collection, analysis, and reporting have never been more important—especially when working with diverse populations. This workshop equips evaluators and analysts with the knowledge and tools needed to ethically navigate the complexities of data while fostering inclusivity and equity in their practices.

Central to this workshop is an exploration of QuantCrit principles, a framework that integrates quantitative data analysis with critical theory to address power dynamics and inequalities in data use. You’ll learn how to apply these principles to every phase of the evaluation process, ensuring your methods and results are fair, transparent, and respectful of the communities you serve.

What You’ll Learn

• Ethical Data Collection: Explore ethical considerations and best practices in collecting data, with a focus on ensuring equity and inclusivity when working with diverse populations.

• QuantCrit Principles: Dive into the core tenets of QuantCrit and learn how to incorporate this critical framework into your quantitative evaluations.

• Bias Mitigation: Identify potential biases in data collection and analysis, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring your findings are valid and unbiased.

• Culturally Responsive Reporting: Learn how to communicate and report data in ways that respect the cultural context of the populations you are studying.

• Application Across the Evaluation Lifecycle: Apply ethical and QuantCrit principles to each stage of the evaluation process, from design and data collection to analysis and reporting.

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What You’ll Get

• 5+ hours of pre-recorded content divided into learning modules, so you can learn at a time and pace that works best for you

• Practice exercises

• Live support via an Office Hours session the week the class is released

• Lifetime access to the learning community Q+A Board, where you can give and receive data analytics support from your peers

• A Certificate of Completion

• Access to the workshop videos and materials for at least one month (longer if you join as a Silver, Gold, or Platinum Tier member!)

• Silver, Gold, and Platinum Tier members will also unlock access to our Learning Community, our dynamic, member-only support system designed to help you integrate new skills into your work through features such as weekly office hours, monthly skill sprints, a Q+A board, quarterly webinars, and exclusive access to uncut recordings on the Data Jam Podcast.

How it Works

The next blended delivery of this workshop will be the week of February 23, 2025. All materials will be released on Sunday. Then, join us for a live office hours session on Friday from 3-4pm EST where we will address any questions you have.

Why You Should Attend

This workshop is designed for evaluators, researchers, and data professionals committed to incorporating ethical and culturally responsive practices into their work. Whether you’re new to ethical data considerations or looking to deepen your understanding, this course provides valuable insights on how to ensure your evaluations are not only methodologically sound but also ethically responsible and equitable.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a strong grasp of QuantCrit principles and ethical evaluation practices, and the confidence to apply these approaches to real-world evaluation scenarios.

What Past Participants Are Saying

• “This course gave me the tools to ensure my evaluations are both ethical and inclusive. It’s a must for anyone working with diverse populations.”

• “The focus on QuantCrit opened my eyes to new ways of thinking about data ethics. I feel much more equipped to handle sensitive data.”