Module 7 - Looking for answers in data collection

Question 1

is the process of acquiring and gathering data about the variables the researcher/s are seeking to study

Answer 1

Data collection

Question 2

these are first-hand data collected for a specific purpose

Answer 2

Primary data

Question 3

• data can also be acquired by reviewing existing documents made available to researchers
• it may come from government agencies and international organizations

Answer 3

Secondary data

Question 4

a researcher must make sure that the data he or she will encode should be complete and accurate

Answer 4

Data organization

Question 5

the data that were collected will have to be summarized in preparation for its presentation

Answer 5

Data presentation

Question 6

summary of data in columns

Answer 6

Table

Question 7

used for comparison of data

Answer 7

Histogram, bar graph, and charts

Question 8

researcher must make sure that the questions are effective

Answer 8

Creating the effective survey questions

Question 9

administer the survey you have formulated to a few potential respondents or even your friends and get feedback

Answer 9

Pre-testing the survey