MODULE #1 Flashcards
Types of research data
Cross sectional
Retrospective
Prospective
Retrospective frequently called us
Ex-post facto studies
The researcher dips into study setting at a given point after the study design is completed, then gathers present data on events occurring at that time. Such data is limited to the subjects at one point in time, and is best gathered when the time frame is of short duration
Cross-sectional data
In this particular type, data are collected on events in the past before a study design is completed, or data collected “after the fact”
Retrospective Data
Refers to future data or events that occurred after the study design has been completed, but the study is pursued over a relatively long period of time into the future.
Prospective Data
Prospective and retrospective researchers are sometimes called______ Because they extend over a long period of time
Longitudinal studies
Categories of data collection
Primary data collection
Secondary data collection
The researcher personally collects data from actual respondents using methods such as interviews and questioners
Primary data collection
Sample methods of collecting primary data and the main methods includes
Questionnaires
Interviews
Focus group interviews
Observation
Case studies
Diaries
Critical incidents
Portfolios
Physiologic instruments
Psychometric measurement
The researcher uses data that was collected for another purpose such as patients medical records, employees or patients’ satisfaction surveys, Organizational business reports and government databases.
Secondary data collection
By their nature, They are easier to collect and gather than primary data. Its use is limited only by the specific administrative procedures in different institutions.
Secondary data collection
Sample of secondary data collection
Patient’s medical records
Employees or patients satisfaction surveys
Organizational business reports Government databases
