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1. Introduction
2. Need for a Data Collection
3. Meaning of Data
4. Difference between Facts & Data
5. Nature of Data
6. Types of Data Collection
• Primary Data
• Secondary Data
7. Primary Data
8. Collection of Secondary Data
9. Characteristics of Secondary Data
10. Selection Appropriate Method for Data Collection
11. Case Study Method
12. Sampling : A General Introduction
13. Data Collection : Its Importance in Research
14. Conclusion
15. References