Data Gathering Tools And Methods Flashcards
Data Gathering Tools and Methods
interviews
focus group discussions
observation
photography
video
surveys
questionnaires
case studies
7 best data collection methods and tools for academic,
opinion or product research
Interview
questionnaires
Reports
Existing Data
Observation
Focus Groups
Combined Research
is a face-to-face conversation between two people with the sole purpose of
gathering information relevant to meet the purpose of the research
interview
different types of interviews
structured
semi-structured
unstructured
• it is a verbally administered questionnaire.
•It is of superficial level and is usually
completed in a short period.
•it is highly recommended, but
lacks depth.
Structured interviews
there are several key questions that cover the scope of the areas to be
explored. It allows a little more leeway for the researcher to explore the topic.
Semi-structured interviews
It is an in-depth interview that allows the researcher to collect a wide range of
information for a purpose.
One of the advantages of this method is the freedom it gives
the researcher to combine structure with flexibility, although it requires more time.
Unstructured interviews
What are the best data collection tools for interviews?
Audio recorder
Digital camera
Camcorder
is used to record sound on a disc, tape, or movie. Audio information
can meet the needs of a wide range of people, as well as provide alternatives to printed
data collection tools.
Audio recorder
it can be used to transmit those
images to a monitor screen when needed.
Digital camera
It is a combination of audio
recorder and video camera.
Camcorder
The data it provides is qualitative in nature and allows
respondents to respond comprehensively to the questions they are asked.
Camcorder
It is the process of collecting data through an instrument that CONSISTS OF A SERIES OF
QUESTIONS and notices to receive an answer from the people to WHOM IT IS ADMINISTERED.
questionnaires
are designed to collect data from a group.
For clarity, it is important to note that this is not a survey, but is part of it.
Questionnaires
Is a data collection process that includes various methods of data collection, including a questionnaire
survey
Three types of questions used in a questionnaire:
fixed-alternative
scale
open
Various platforms allow you to create powerful forms to help you collect the information
you need.
Conduct research, optimize your brand awareness, or simply get to know an
audience.
Online questionnaire
is a data collection tool consisting of a series of questions and/or
notices in order to gather information from respondents.
Designed primarily for
statistical analysis of responses, they can also be used as a form of data collection
Paper questionnaire
is the process of collecting and presenting data for
further analysis.
The key aspect of data presentation is the accuracy of data, as the
presentation of inaccurate data leads to uninformed decision-making.
Reports
This tools allow you to extract and present data in charts, tables, and other
visualizations so that users can find useful information.
Reporting tools
Where can you obtain data for reporting?
non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
newspapers
website articles
hospital records.
contain a comprehensive and comprehensive report on the activities
carried out by the NGO, covering areas such as business and human rights.
NGO reports
The
information contained in these reports is specific to research and constitutes an
acceptable academic basis for data collection.
NGO reports
They often focus on development
projects that are organized to promote specific causes.
NGOs
is relatively EASY TO COLLECT and is sometimes the ONLY CONTINUOUSLY
AVAILABLE SOURCE of event data.
Newspaper
Collecting data is faster and less expensive data collection.
The main
disadvantages of using this data reporting method are the biases inherent in the data
collection process and potential security/confidentiality issues.
Website articles
involves a diverse set of public and private data collection systems,
including health surveys, administrative enrollment and billing records, and medical
records, used by various entities, such as hospitals, CHC, physicians, and health plans.
Hospital care records
The data provided are clear, impartial and accurate, but they must be obtained in
accordance with legal means, as medical data are kept to the highest standards
Hospital care records
This concept means that data are collected from existing sources to
investigate research issues other than those for which the data were originally collected.
An example would be getting data from a file.
Existing Data
Existing data collection tools
Research journals
Polls
are intended for an academic or
technical audience, not general readers.
Research journals
is an academic publication containing
articles written by researchers, professors, and other experts.
Research journal
is a data collection tool to collect information from a sample of the population,
with the intention of generalizing the results to a larger population.
Polls / survey polls
•observer, as a participant
• This method is a fundamental basis for formulating a hypothesis.
Observation
involves the active acquisition of information from a primary source. It may
also involve the perception and recording of data through the use of scientific
instruments.
Observation
best tools for observation:
Checklists
Direct observation
They set specific criteria, allow users to gather information and make judgments about
what they should know in relation to the results. They offer systematic ways to collect
data on specific behaviors, knowledge and skills.
Checklists
It is a method of observational study to collect evaluative information.
The evaluator
observes the subject in his usual environment without altering that environment.
Direct observation
• focuses more on qualitative research.
It falls into the main category of data
based on respondents’ feelings and opinions.
Focus Groups
This research consists of asking open
questions to a group of individuals, usually 6 to 10 people, to get their opinion.
Focus groups
best tools for addressing focus groups:
bidirectional
Duel of moderators
One group observes how another group responds to questions posed by the moderator.
After listening to what the other group has to offer, the listening group is able to facilitate
further discussion and might come to different conclusions.
bidirectional
to facilitate new ideas by introducing new ways of
thinking and varied points of view.
Duel of moderators
to facilitate new ideas by introducing new ways of
thinking and varied points of view.
Duel of moderators
This method of data collection encompasses the use of INNOVATIVE METHODS to increase
the participation of both individuals and groups.
• it is a
combination of interviews and focus groups in the collection of qualitative data.
This
method is KEY when ADDRESSING SENSITIVE ISSUES.
Combined Research
best tools for combined research:
Online survey
Double moderator
The two tools combined here are online interviews and the use of questionnaires.
It is a
questionnaire that the target audience can fill out via the Internet.
It is timely, effective
and efficient. Especially since the data collected are quantitative in nature.
Online survey
The two tools that are combined here are focus groups and structured questionnaires.
Structured questionnaires set the course for the investigation, while two moderators are
in charge of the procedures.
Double moderator
7 tips to create the best surveys for data collection
Define your survey goal
Use closed and clearly defined questions
attractive and inviting
Assurance of security of data
can be completed in record time
Take a test survey
Attach a reward
