DATA COLLECTION

 

INTRODUCTION: Data collection is one of the most exciting parts of research. After all the planning, writing, and negotiating that precede it, the researcher is eager for this active part of research. However, before beginning, the researcher must spend time carefully preparing for this endeavor and double-checking each step.

DATA FOR QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: For quantitative research, preparation begins with clarifying exactly which data will be collected, how they will be collected, and how they will be recorded. The data to be collected are determined by the variables' operational definitions.

THE PROCESS OF DATA COLLECTION: Data collection is the process of selecting subjects and gathering data from them. The actual steps of collecting data are specific to each study and depend on both research design and measurement methods. Data may be collected from subjects by observing, testing, measuring, questioning, recording, or any combination of these methods, either conducted by the research team or retrieved from data sources.

The researcher is actively involved in this process either by collecting data or by supervising data collectors.

RELATED;

1.  Data collection tools

2.  Data analysis

3.  Research methodology

4.  How to write a research proposal

5.  Analysis and presentation of data

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