Data Collection

Question 1

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes

Answer 1

DATA COLLECTION

Question 2

Consequences from Improperly Collected Data

Answer 2

• Inability to answer research questions accurately
• Inability to repeat and validate study
• Distorted findings resulting in wasted resources
• Misleading other researchers to pursue fruitless avenues of investigation
• Compromising decisions for public policy
• Causing harm to human participants and animal subjects

Question 3

Steps in Data Gathering

Answer 3

• Set the objectives for collecting data
• Determine the date needed based on the set objectives
• Determine the method to be used in data gathering and define the comprehensive data collection points
• Design data gathering forms to be used
• Collect data

Question 4

Include information collected and processed directly by the researcher

Answer 4

PRIMARY DATA

Question 5

Information that has already been collected, processed, and reported out by another researcher/entity

Answer 5

SECONDARY DATA

Question 6

Researcher has direct contact with the interviewee and asks questions

Primary Data Collection

Answer 6

DIRECT PERSONAL INTERVIEWS

Question 7

Sourcing and accessing existing data that were originally collected for the purpose of the study

Primary Data Collection

Answer 7

INDIRECT/QUESTIONNAIRE METHOD

Question 8

Group interview of approximately six to twelve people who share similar characteristics or common interests. A facilitator guides the group based on a predetermined set of topics

Primary Data Collection

Answer 8

FOCUS GROUP

Question 9

There is direct human intervention on the conditions that may affect the values of the variable of interest

Primary Data Collector

Answer 9

EXPERIMENT

Question 10

Collecting data on the phenomenon of interest by recording what is actually happening

Primary Data Collection

Answer 10

OBSERVATIONS

Question 11

Key Design Principles of Good Questionnaire

Answer 11

1. Keep the questionnaire as short as possible
2. Decide on the type of questionnaire
3. Write the questions properly
4. Order the questions appropriately
5. Write an introduction
6. Write special instructions for respondents
7. Translate questions if necessary
8. Pretest the questionnaire

Question 12

Limitations of Experimental Method

Answer 12

• Ethical, moral, and legal concerns
• Unrealistic controlled environments
• Inability to control for all variables

Question 13

Methods of Collecting Secondary Data

Answer 13

• Published report on newspaper and periodicals
• Financial Data reported in annual reports
• Records maintained by the institution
• Internal reports of the government departments
• Information from official publications