Data collection methods

Question 1

what are the data collection methods

Answer 1

1) Online
2) Face to face
3) Mail interview
4) Telephone interview

Question 2

what is Online data collection method

Answer 2

Online- wilson- can deliver questionnaire through laptops and phones

Karamoutsou 2024
Adv: cheap, fast, no interviewer bias, people used to

Disadv: no interaction, spam hazard (lower responses), annoyence, low response rate,

Question 3

what is Face to face data collection method

Answer 3

Face to Face- this is when the questionnaire is delivered or asked in person

Karamoutsou
* Adv: interactive, full control over participation, response rate manageable
Disadv: more costs and time, interviewer bias

Question 4

what is Mail interview data collection method

Answer 4

Wilson 2019- sent out via mail then they complete and send back

Karamoutsou 2024
* Adv: Cheap, convenient, no interviewer bias
Disadv: cannot tell participants identity, modest response rate, lack of interaction

Question 5

Telephone interview

Answer 5

Telephone interview
Wilson 2019- phone interview

Karamoutsou 2024
Adv: speed, cheap and interactive

Disadv: interviewer bias, cant tell identity of participant, modest response rate