Data Collection (2026) Flashcards
Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
Data
Process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interests, in an established systematic fashion that enables to answer stated research question. Test hypothesis, and evaluate outcomes
Data Collection
Primary and one of the most important steps in conducting research
Data Collection
In a reasearch study, after identifying the problem, the researches decide how they’re going to collct their research data.
Data Collection
Recorded facutal material necessary to validate research findings.
Research Data
This process of collectin g data is a very demanding job which need thorough planning, hard work, and patience to be able to complete the task completely
Research Data
Six Core Dimensions of Data Quality
(CUTVAC)
- Completeness
- Uniqueness
- Timeliness
- Validity
- Accuracy
- Consistency
The proportion of stored data against the potential of 100% complete.
Completeness
Nothing will be recorded more than once based upon how that thing is identified.
Uniqueness
The degree to which data represent reality from the required point in time.
Timeliness
Data are valid if it conforms to the syntax of its definition
Validity
The degree to which data correctly describes the ‘real world’ object object or event being described.
Acccuracy
The absesnce of difference, when comparing two or more representations of a thing against a definition
Consistency
Types of Utility Data
(KRANUST)
- Knowable
- Recorded
- Accessible
- Navigable
- Understandable
- Sufficient Quality
- Topically Relevant to needs
There is a wealth of potentially knowable data and information in the universe. Only a very small portion of it has ever been observed or known by humans.
Knowable
In some sharebale, objective medium and not just in some human brain.
Recorded
With the right resources and technology
Accessible
It may be there but is it easy to find?
Navigable
Languange, Culture, Technology, etc
Understandable
Perceived needs and unknown needs
Topically Relevant to Needs
What are the 8 Factors affecting the data collection? (BUTPCECT)
- Bias
- Use of Languange
- Timing
- Privacy
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Ethics
- Cost
- Time
topics/questions that influences the response of the respondents in favor of, or against the topic of the data collection.
Bias
It depends on how we ask or how we gather information.
Bias
When the data are collected could lead to particular result
Timing
If the topic of the data collection is personal, a person may not want to participate or may give an true answer on purpose.
Privacy
It means that you are aware of other cultures. You must avoid being offensive and asking questions that do not appky to that culture.
Culture Sensitivity
It dictate that collected data must not used for purposes other than those told to the participants.
Ethics
The cost of collecting data must be taken into account. If you need to pay for printing the questionnaires, or to pay people to collect data, the cost may be more than you can afford.
Cost
The time needed for collecting the data must be considered.
A survey that takes an hour to complete may be too long for most people. This would limit the number of people willing to participate.
Time