data collection Flashcards
What is data collection?
Techniques and procedures for gathering information to support or refute research hypotheses.
Why is data collection important?
Ensures quality, accuracy, relevance, and reliability of data, reducing bias and aiding informed decisions.
What are the two main types of data?
Qualitative data and Quantitative data.
What is qualitative data?
Data in words, focusing on feelings, perceptions, and emotions.
What is quantitative data?
Numerical data used for mathematical or statistical analysis.
Name three categories under qualitative data.
Observations, document reviews, and in-depth interviews.
What is background/demographic data?
Information like age, education, and occupation, providing context for respondents.
What is experience/behavior data?
Data about a person’s actions or past experiences.
What is opinion/value data?
Data reflecting thoughts, goals, desires, and expectations.
What is knowledge data?
Information about a respondent’s factual knowledge on a health or research topic.
What is examination data?
Physical signs observed in a human subject.
What is investigation data?
Data collected through different types of investigations or tests.
What is primary data collection?
Collecting original data directly from sources through interaction.
Name five primary data collection methods.
Surveys, Interviews, Observations, Experiments, Focus Groups.
What is a survey?
A set of structured questions to collect data from individuals or groups.
What are two advantages of surveys?
Cost-effective and efficient for large groups.
What is an interview?
Direct communication with participants, either structured or unstructured.
What are two advantages of interviews?
Detailed information and flexibility to adapt questions.
What is observation in data collection?
Monitoring and recording real-time behaviors or events.
What is an experiment in data collection?
A study where variables are manipulated to observe cause-and-effect.
What is a focus group?
A moderated group discussion to explore opinions on a topic.
What is a case study?
An in-depth examination of a single entity like an individual or organization.
What is secondary data collection?
Using already collected data, such as literature or databases.
Name four secondary data sources.
Literature review, government databases, commercial databases, web scraping.
What is a literature review?
A comprehensive summary of existing research on a topic.
What is government database data?
Publicly available data collected by government agencies.
What is commercial database data?
Industry-specific data collected by private companies.
What is web scraping?
Extracting data from websites for analysis, often tracking trends or opinions.
What is the first step in data collection?
Define the research objectives clearly.
What is the second step in data collection?
Identify the data sources.
What is the third step in data collection?
Develop a data collection plan outlining methods, tools, and resources.
What is the fourth step in data collection?
Choose appropriate data collection methods based on objectives.
What is the fifth step in data collection?
Design data collection instruments like surveys or interview guides.
Why is pilot testing important?
To identify and address issues before full-scale data collection.
What is data validation and cleaning?
Reviewing data for errors or inconsistencies to prepare for analysis.
Why is secure data archival important?
Ensures data is stored safely for future reference or verification.
