Chapter Eleven

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

PURPOSE

This chapter will enable you to learn answers to frequently asked questions about needs assessments.

OVERVIEW

In this chapter we present answers to the questions that are commonly asked about needs assessments. You can use these answers to improve the utility, feasibility, propriety, accuracy, and accountability of your needs assessment projects.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS

Following are eight commonly asked questions about needs assessments and their answers.

1. Some people tell me that reports of previous needs assessments are collecting dust in their offices. How can I make sure the findings from my needs assessment are used?

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