Which of the following is NOT a method used in gathering information for a needs assessment?

• A. Observation
• B. Interviews
• C. User training
• D. Historical data

Answer: (C)

Needs assessment data collection relies on methods that observe current practice and capture information about gaps, not on delivering interventions. Observing how tasks are performed, conducting interviews to gather stakeholder perspectives, and analyzing historical data to identify trends are all ways to collect information about needs. User training is an intervention designed to address gaps in knowledge or skills, not a means to gather information about what is needed. So, the item describing user training is not a data collection method.