COLLECTION OF DATA (RESEARCH) Flashcards
In research, any information that has been observed and collected to validate research things is known?
Data
What are the two types of data?
Primary and Secondary Data
A type of data that are gathered from primary sources and provide raw and first-hand information.
Primary Data
A type of data that are gathered from discussion and analysis from other researcher. Usually obtained by books, magazines, articles, newspapers, and etc.
Secondary Data
Involves watching and listening to actions and events. The researchers observe a specific group of people or phenomena to thoroughly understand them.
Observation
What are the TWO types of observation?
1). Participant Observation
2). Non - Participant Observation
Differentiate PARTICIPANT and NON-PARTICIPANT observation.
Participant Observation - researchers participate in activities.
Non-Participant Observation - researchers do no get involve in activities.
The researcher asks the participant questions in one-on-one/small group setting.
Interview
Interview is classified into two. What are they?
1). Unstructured Interview
2). Structured Interview
In this type of interview, the interview is a conversation with no prepared questions or predetermined line of investigation.
Unstructured Interview
But when having and unstructured interview, what should the interviewer explain?
1). The purpose of the study.
2). The particular focus of this study.
A type of interview that may assume a definite format.
Structured Interview
What should structured interview mainly focus on when having a definite format?
1). Charting a job-holder’s sequence of activates in performance.
2). An inventory or questionnaire may be used.
A list of survey questions intended for respondents are written/encoded.
Questionnaire
How are variables measured?
Scale Of Measurements