Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2011, Question 12c

Ability to analyze performance data

Full Question Text

To what extent, if any, is the ability to analyze and make sense of performance data a problem your jurisdiction has faced within the last 12 months in its use of data and performance measures?

(Excluding jurisdictions that report no current data use)

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
To what extent, if any, is the ability to analyze and make sense of performance data a problem your jurisdiction has faced within the last 12 months in its use of data and performance measures? (Excluding jurisdictions that report no current data use) A Significant Problem 7% 2% 4% 7% 3%
Somewhat of a Problem 38% 18% 30% 27% 23%
Not Much of a Problem 41% 38% 45% 35% 39%
Not a Problem at All 8% 25% 15% 21% 22%
Not Applicable 6% 11% 4% 6% 8%
Don't Know 0% 6% 2% 5% 5%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%