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Archival data in program evaluation and policy analysis.

J W Luckey, A Broughton, J E Sorensen

    Evaluation and Program Planning
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    Action researchers can leverage archival data for evaluations despite challenges. This study explores using existing datasets and offers strategies to overcome accuracy and accessibility issues in evaluation research.

    Area of Science:

    • Evaluation Research
    • Data Science
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Traditionally, evaluators collect primary data for control over content and quality.
    • Increasing demands and limited resources may necessitate increased use of archival data.
    • Archival data presents practical and methodological advantages but also inherent limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the challenges and advantages of using archival data in evaluation research.
    • To present strategies for overcoming common difficulties associated with secondary data sources.
    • To illustrate specific issues using the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) reimbursement data.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of general problems with secondary data sources (accuracy, acceptability, accessibility).

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  • Case study analysis of the CHAMPUS reimbursement data set.
  • Development of strategies for minimizing difficulties in archival data utilization.

    • Main Results:

    • Archival data utilization faces challenges related to accuracy, acceptability, and accessibility.
    • The CHAMPUS data set provides a specific example of these difficulties.
    • Strategies can mitigate issues related to feasibility, accuracy assessment, and data acquisition.

    Conclusions:

    • Archival data offers viable alternatives when primary data collection is constrained.
    • Careful consideration of data quality and acquisition is crucial for successful evaluation research.
    • Implementing proposed strategies can enhance the effective use of archival data in evaluations.