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data collection Flashcards

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What is data collection?

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Techniques and procedures for gathering information to support or refute research hypotheses.

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Why is data collection important?

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Ensures quality, accuracy, relevance, and reliability of data, reducing bias and aiding informed decisions.

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What are the two main types of data?

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Qualitative data and Quantitative data.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data in words, focusing on feelings, perceptions, and emotions.

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What is quantitative data?

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Numerical data used for mathematical or statistical analysis.

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Name three categories under qualitative data.

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Observations, document reviews, and in-depth interviews.

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What is background/demographic data?

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Information like age, education, and occupation, providing context for respondents.

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What is experience/behavior data?

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Data about a person’s actions or past experiences.

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What is opinion/value data?

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Data reflecting thoughts, goals, desires, and expectations.

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What is knowledge data?

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Information about a respondent’s factual knowledge on a health or research topic.

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What is examination data?

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Physical signs observed in a human subject.

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What is investigation data?

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Data collected through different types of investigations or tests.

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What is primary data collection?

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Collecting original data directly from sources through interaction.

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Name five primary data collection methods.

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Surveys, Interviews, Observations, Experiments, Focus Groups.

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What is a survey?

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A set of structured questions to collect data from individuals or groups.

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What are two advantages of surveys?

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Cost-effective and efficient for large groups.

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What is an interview?

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Direct communication with participants, either structured or unstructured.

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What are two advantages of interviews?

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Detailed information and flexibility to adapt questions.

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What is observation in data collection?

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Monitoring and recording real-time behaviors or events.

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What is an experiment in data collection?

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A study where variables are manipulated to observe cause-and-effect.

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What is a focus group?

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A moderated group discussion to explore opinions on a topic.

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What is a case study?

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An in-depth examination of a single entity like an individual or organization.

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What is secondary data collection?

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Using already collected data, such as literature or databases.

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Name four secondary data sources.

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Literature review, government databases, commercial databases, web scraping.

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What is a literature review?

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A comprehensive summary of existing research on a topic.

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What is government database data?

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Publicly available data collected by government agencies.

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What is commercial database data?

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Industry-specific data collected by private companies.

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What is web scraping?

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Extracting data from websites for analysis, often tracking trends or opinions.

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What is the first step in data collection?

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Define the research objectives clearly.

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What is the second step in data collection?

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Identify the data sources.

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What is the third step in data collection?

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Develop a data collection plan outlining methods, tools, and resources.

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What is the fourth step in data collection?

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Choose appropriate data collection methods based on objectives.

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What is the fifth step in data collection?

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Design data collection instruments like surveys or interview guides.

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Why is pilot testing important?

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To identify and address issues before full-scale data collection.

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What is data validation and cleaning?

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Reviewing data for errors or inconsistencies to prepare for analysis.

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Why is secure data archival important?

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Ensures data is stored safely for future reference or verification.

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