Needs assessment: purpose, four types of need and the seven steps

What this note covers

1. The purpose of a needs assessment
2. The four types of need
3. The seven steps (part 1): identify, analyse, prioritise
4. The seven steps (part 2): goals, strategies, plans, evaluation
5. Choosing the right type of need for a question
6. Needs assessment in extended answers: technique and links

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes