Introduction to Data Analysis Handbook

This handbook, developed by the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) Technical Assistance Center (TAC-12), offers a practical introduction to data analysis methods tailored for early childhood programs. It provides a structured framework to help program staff understand, manage, and apply both qualitative and quantitative data for informed decision-making and program improvement. Through examples and guiding principles, it equips users with foundational skills in analyzing child, family, and community data, and emphasizes a cyclical, collaborative approach to data-driven planning and evaluation.