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Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastThe Year-End Data Debrief from Survey & BeyondData collection, impact measurement, and survey research are often described as complex, expensive, or impossible to get right, especially at scale. In this special December compilation episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, we revisit some of the most thought-provoking conversations from across the year, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and technologists who are pushing the boundaries of how impact is measured, validated, and trusted.From the challenges of sampling households without reliable census data to the hidden risks of poorly designed survey instruments, and the growing demand for data transparency in carbon markets, this episode highlights one...
2025-12-1921 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastThree Non-Sampling Errors that Impact Data Quality–And How to Fix ThemIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa goes solo to break down three critical non-sampling survey errors — enumerator effects, nonresponse errors, and response errors — while providing practical, actionable solutions for each.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.Episode Resources:Marta Costa on LinkedInSurveyCTO WebsiteEpisode Highlights0:00 Intro01:45 Error #1: Enumerator Effects03:49 Fixing Enumerator Bias06:19 Error #2: Nonresponse06:57 Boosting Survey Participation08:49 Error #3: Response Errors10:21 Getting Real Answers12:58 Episode Wrap-Up
2025-11-2014 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastWhy Does Traceability Matter in Carbon Offsets? With Alexa Kneale of PowerSolve TechnologiesIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa sits down with Alexa Kneale, a Researcher and Account Executive at PowerSolve Technologies, a custom software solutions provider and bespoke MRV tools developer for seamless data management and ER calculations. Together, they demystify the carbon offset industry and explore how data quality drives trust in environmental initiatives. Learn why transparent data collection is crucial for carbon projects, how digital tools are revolutionizing field operations, and the essential practices for maintaining data integrity in offset verification.What You’ll Learn:How carbon off...
2025-10-2327 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastHow Can We Measure Social-Emotional Learning More Accurately? With Jeremy Taylor of The Possible ZoneIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa sits down with Jeremy Taylor, Chief Research and Evaluation Officer at The Possible Zone. Together, they explore how social-emotional learning (SEL) and STEM education intersect with cutting-edge data collection, unpacking why surveys still matter, but also why they're not enough, especially when you're trying to measure complex skills, teamwork, and problem-solving.What You’ll Learn:How to blend traditional surveys with behavioral data collection for more accurate measurement of student developmentWhy certain social-emotional competencies are better measured through surveys, while others require behavioral ob...
2025-09-1823 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastWhat Does It Take to Make Digital Data Collection Accessible? With Maulik Chauhan of Trestle ResearchIf you think expertise alone rules the technical training game, you’ve got it all wrong! In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa sits down with Maulik Chauhan, Founder of Trestle Research and India Lead at SurveyCTO, to understand what it really takes to drive successful digital transformation. Together, they explore the crucial elements of training teams for digital data collection. From practical strategies for teams with varying tech proficiency to creating effective training approaches through empathy, gradual learning paths, and organizational preparation, this episode is the guide you need if you’re looking to b...
2025-08-1433 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastWhat Happens When You Center People in Supply Chain Research? With Dr. Mark Pagell of the University College DublinIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Dr. Mark Pagell, Professor of Sustainable Supply Chain Management at the University College Dublin. Together, they share how adopting a people-centric approach transforms data collection within sustainable supply chains, challenging traditional models that prioritize economic growth over social and ecological well-being.What You’ll Learn:How to shift from traditional manager-focused data collection to capturing worker and community perspectivesWhy mixing methodologies is crucial for understanding social impactsThe creative sampling" approach to finding and studying innovative, sustainable business modelsHow to leverage pa...
2025-07-2429 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastThe Future of Survey Sampling: How Technology is Leading a Breakthrough with Douglas Johnson of IDinsightIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Douglas Johnson, a Senior Statistician on the Technical Team at IDinsight. Together, they share groundbreaking approaches to survey sampling that balance rigor with cost-effectiveness, especially in regions where traditional census data is unavailable or unreliable.What You’ll Learn:How traditional sampling methods like the "right-hand rule" fall short in delivering replicable, unbiased resultsWhy satellite imagery and rooftop data are transforming household survey sampling methodologyThe practical implementation of rooftop sampling and how it improves upon conventional approachesHow grid-based sampling works an...
2025-06-2632 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastSimple solutions to complex problems: What we learned about data collection in humanitarian aid at DIHAD with Maria Pervova and Catherine KendallIn this special episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by SurveyCTO’s Business Development Manager, Maria Pervova, and Associate Account Executive Catherine Kendall. Together, the three navigate insights coming from the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference & Exhibition in Dubai, a leading event on humanitarian aid and development. This year’s theme, "Humanitarian Aid and Development in a Polarised World," sparked powerful conversations and left us thinking deeply about the role of data, collaboration, and innovation in humanitarian work.What You’ll Learn:Why digital transformation remains a cruc...
2025-05-2228 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast[Greatest Hits] Make Data Work for Good with Maulik Chauhan of Trestle ResearchIn this greatest hits episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Maulik Chauhan, Founder and Managing Director of Trestle Research. They dive into the importance of digitizing data, the challenges and benefits of transitioning from paper-based to digital data collection methods, and what it takes to smoothly transition to digital data collection.As the India Lead for SurveyCTO, Maulik drives the platform's growth nationwide, helping organizations shift to digital data collection methods that improve accuracy and reliability. With over a decade of experience in data collection and analysis, Maulik previously worked...
2025-04-2443 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastThe Ethics of Field Research in Vulnerable Communities with Dr. Angela R. Pashayan of Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Dr. Angela R. Pashayan, an expert in International Development, Experiential learning, Leading International trips, and Intercultural Communication. Together, they explore the ethics of field research in vulnerable communities. Drawing from her work in Nairobi, Kenya,, Dr. Pashayan shares valuable insights on navigating unexpected challenges in data collection, adapting research methodologies to local contexts, and preparing university students for the challenges and opportunities of fieldwork.Dr. Pashayan is an Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a Visiting...
2025-03-2034 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastAre You Asking the Right Questions in Your Surveys? With Marta Costa of SurveyCTOIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa goes solo to address the most pressing questions from over 700 SurveyCTO users about crafting effective survey questions, from avoiding bias to ensuring cultural relevance.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Youtube Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.Episode Resources:Marta Costa on LinkedInDobility WebsiteSurveyCTO WebsiteEpisode Highlights:[0:00] Intro[01:23] - How Can You Avoid Bias in Your Survey Questions?[04:07] - How Do You...
2025-02-1410 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastHow Can We Bridge the Recognition Gap in Global Health Research? With Dr. James O'Donovan and Dickson MbeweIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Dr. James O'Donovan & Dickson Mbewe, who represent the Community Health Impact Coalition. Together, they dissect a recent study that shines a blaring spotlight on the lack of fair recognition of community health workers’ contributions to data collection, research and academia in global health studies, the systemic inequities this community faces, and the undeniable need for upskilling and professional growth opportunities for community health workers. From data-driven insights to personal experiences that add nuance to the conversation around the fair representation of community hea...
2025-01-2349 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastCan AI Make Health Messaging More Human? With Amelia Burke-Garcia of NORC at the University of ChicagoIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Amelia Burke-Garcia, Director of the Center for Health Communication Science at NORC at the University of Chicago, to dive into the transformative role of data in health communication, the integration of AI in messaging, and the importance of inclusivity in public health campaigns.Amelia is an award-winning expert in health communication who has led groundbreaking campaigns tackling critical issues like vaccine hesitancy and health equity, as well as a thought leader in integrating innovative tools like AI into health messaging. She’s al...
2025-01-0935 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastWhat If the Real Power of Data Isn’t the Numbers, But the Narrative?In this special Christmas episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa shares key insights from our guests about the transformative role of data in empowering communities and driving impactful change, featuring Paul Nzerebende, Maulik Chauhan, Andrew Gerhardt, Lara Mikhail, Mohammad Malik, and Yahya Hussein.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Youtube Podcasts, instructions on how to do this are here.Episode Resources:Paul Nzerebende on XMaulik Chauhan on LinkedInAndrew Gerhardt on LinkedInLara Mikhail on LinkedInMohammad Malik on LinkedInYahya...
2024-12-2014 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastWhat Does Community-Led Data Look Like in Practice? With Yahya Hussein of OxfamIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Yahya Hussein, Digital Programmes Advisor for Oxfam, to explore innovative digital tools that empower marginalized communities. They dive into how Oxfam is empowering communities through bottom-up accountability, challenges and innovations in implementing bottom-up accountability systems, and the future of community-led data systems.Yahya is a dedicated expert in monitoring, evaluation, and learning across international development. He has over a decade of experience in regions like Iraq, Sudan, and Kurdistan to empower communities through data-driven solutions. From humanitarian aid to corporate social responsibility...
2024-12-0532 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastHow Do You Build the Next Generation of Data Collectors? With Mohammad Malik of Research SolutionsIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Mohammad Malik, a Managing Partner for Research Solutions, to explore the exciting transformation of data collection practices in Pakistan. Mohammad shares how shifting from traditional paper methods to digital tools has revolutionized their work, the role of AI in streamlining data processes, and how digital data collection is revolutionizing field research in remote areas.Mohammad is a recognized leader in digital data collection in Pakistan. Holding a Master's in Economics from NYU, he brings nearly a decade of experience at the Institute...
2024-11-2131 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastHow Do You Build a Better Data-Driven Future? With Lara Mikhail of USAID Egyptian PioneersIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Lara Mikhail, Senior Officer of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) at USAID Egyptian Pioneers. Lara is an experienced and certified Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practitioner, with a demonstrated history of working on various projects in the development sector in Egypt. She has proven expertise in data collection, analysis, dissemination, and presentation. Lara is also skilled in the development of M&E frameworks and strategies, as well as in using multiple M&E tools and creating effective reporting mechanisms to ensure the efficient...
2024-11-0753 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastWhat’s Missing from Your Data Collection Strategy? With Andrew Gerhard of Loop HorizonIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa interviews Andrew Gerhardt, Senior Digital Data Collection Manager at Loop Horizon. Andrew shares his 14-year journey in digital analytics, offering insights on data quality, privacy compliance, and integrating fragmented data. He discusses best practices for data governance, the challenges of imperfect data, and balancing personalization with privacy. Andrew also emphasizes the importance of quality assurance and collaboration, drawing from his experience across various industries.Andrew Gerhardt is the Senior Digital Data Collection Manager at Loop Horizon, where he leverages over 14 years of experience in digital analytics...
2024-10-1732 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastWhat Does It Take to Successfully Digitize Your Data? With Maulik Chauhan of Trestle ResearchIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Maulik Chauhan, Founder and Managing Director of Trestle Research. They dive into the importance of digitizing data, the challenges and benefits of transitioning from paper-based to digital data collection methods, and what it takes to smoothly transition to digital data collection.As the India Lead for SurveyCTO, Maulik drives the platform's growth nationwide, helping organizations shift to digital data collection methods that improve accuracy and reliability. With over a decade of experience in data collection and analysis, Maulik previously worked as a...
2024-10-0343 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastHow Can Data Transform Communities? Insights from Paul Nzerebende of the Human Trafficking Institute in UgandaIn this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Paul Nzerebende, Decision Support Analyst at the Human Trafficking Institute in Uganda. Paul discusses his work using data to combat human trafficking, optimize systems, and promote sustainable growth. He emphasizes the value of storytelling, success stories, and effective dashboards in presenting impactful data. Paul also highlights the transition from paper to digital systems and the importance of ongoing skill development.As a Decision Support Analyst, Paul manages data systems and provides data-driven insights to guide his leadership team, shape strategic decisions, and f...
2024-09-1952 min
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection PodcastTrailerWelcome to Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, where we connect with professionals and organizations involved in data collection. Listen in as we discuss innovative methods and tools that can significantly enhance data quality and security, demystify complex data collection concepts, and highlight the many ways that organizations today are involved in data collection–sometimes, without even calling it “data collection”. With your host, Marta Costa, we feature in-depth interviews with experts in international development, healthcare, agriculture, and supply chain research, foregrounding real-life experiences, challenges, and strategies for improving data collection.
2024-09-1700 min
使命門徒EP119 《訪談珍珠家園趙歆怡宣教士》在邊緣中的上帝最近台灣出版了一本名為《茶室女人心》的書，在社會上引起很大的迴響，在這本書中，作者訪談記錄了台北市萬華著名的風化區，許多在所謂「茶室」中工作女性的故事，讓我們不再帶著偏見和刻板印象來認識這群按著上帝形象被造的女人。本週我們邀請到這本書的幕後推手之一，來自新加坡的趙歆怡宣教士，來和我們分享出生在中產家庭的她，是如何被上帝感動服事這群體，過程中上帝如何改變和調整她，以及發自內心對今日的華人教會想說的話！延伸閱讀： 《茶室女人心：萬華紅燈區的故事》李玟萱著，游擊文化出版https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010957859🔥 邀請您協助填寫：全球華人宣教與門訓調研🔥https://asiainsight.surveycto.com/collect/CCCOWE_TT?caseid=RC3CC0W5E1R嘉賓：趙歆怡宣教士（珍珠家園內地會宣教士）▶️ 意見回饋：event@cccowe.org▶️ 奉獻網頁：www.cccowe.org/give▶️ 節目主持：董家驊牧師▶️ 製作單位：世界華福中心 CCCOWE▶️ 音樂： https://www.purple-planet.com▶️ 追蹤《使命門徒Podcast》IG：https://www.instagram.com/missional_discipleship/▶️ 追蹤《使命門徒Podcast》FB：https://www.facebook.com/使命門徒-Podcast-101269638651548/▶️ 追蹤《世界華福中心》FB：https://www.facebook.com/cccowe/▶️ 聯絡我們： event@cccowe.orgSupport the show
2023-07-131h 07使命門徒EP118《訪問香港學園傳道會總幹事陳義生》從「因信稱義」到「榮譽與羞恥」：重新詮釋福音的文化觀點華人教會深受宗教改革之後的基督新教傳統影響，在詮釋聖經時看重「因信稱義」的福音真理，並傾向以如何解決「罪疚」的問題，以及如何在上帝的審判面前能被判為無罪等焦點來理解福音。近年許多跨文化宣教學者開始看到，新約聖經寫成的文化脈絡，和今天我們理解聖經的文化脈絡可能不太一樣，並用 honor-shame culture（榮譽與羞恥的文化）的角度來幫助我們從另一個面向來理解聖經所啟示的好消息，以及探討這對在許多地區做跨文化福音工作的意義為何。本週很高興邀請到香港學園傳道會的陳義生總幹事Patrick。他一邊服事年輕學生，同時也在英國 Aberdeen 大學攻讀新約研究的博士學位，我們特別請他來分享，從一個新約研究的角度，honor-shame culture（榮譽與羞恥的文化）如何幫助我們詮釋聖經，以及目前這些努力有哪些需要留意的地方。🔥 邀請您協助填寫：全球華人宣教與門訓調研🔥https://asiainsight.surveycto.com/collect/CCCOWE_TT?caseid=RC3CC0W5E1R嘉賓：陳義生（英國蘇格蘭阿伯丁大學哲學博士（新約）候選人/香港學園總幹事）▶️ 意見回饋：event@cccowe.org▶️ 奉獻網頁：www.cccowe.org/give▶️ 節目主持：董家驊牧師▶️ 製作單位：世界華福中心 CCCOWE▶️ 音樂： https://www.purple-planet.com▶️ 追蹤《使命門徒Podcast》IG：https://www.instagram.com/missional_discipleship/▶️ 追蹤《使命門徒Podcast》FB：https://www.facebook.com/使命門徒-Podcast-101269638651548/▶️ 追蹤《世界華福中心》FB：https://www.facebook.com/cccowe/▶️ 聯絡我們： event@cccowe.orgSupport the show
2023-07-061h 03
Terms Of Reference PodcastTOR113: SurveyCTO with Dr. Christopher RobertThose of us in the innovation space in development and humanitarian aid often talk about making sure that what we do is market driven. Not only should following this path provide the best solution to those who are interested in using your product or service, it should also create a clear roadmap to sustainability. Because, after all, if you have created a solution with such value that the demand not only sustains your organization, but allows you to continue to refine, grow and take risks (or, in one word, thrive), you're doing something right. This relentless pursuit...
2016-06-2849 min