Citation: Kiernan, Nancy Ellen (2001). Using Observation to Evaluate Skills: Tipsheet #61, University Park, PA: Penn State Cooperative Extension. This document is part of a series of Tipsheets that contain practical evaluation illustrations based on current research and developed by Nancy Ellen Kiernan at Penn State Cooperative Extension. This document focuses on whether you can provide an alternative to collecting data through a survey. Copyright 2001 The Pennsylvania State University#HowTo #Observation #ExtensionEducationEvaluation