Data Collection

BARANI INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES SAHIWAL

Types of Data Collection

 Primary source
 Secondary source
Qualitative Research Method
Quantitative Method
methods

 Interview
 Audio Recorder
 Digital Camera
 Camcorder
 Questionnaires
 What are the best Data Collection Tools for the Questionnaire?
 Formplus Online Questionnaire
 Paper Questionnaire
Methods

 Reporting
 What are the best Data Collection Tools for Reporting?
 Reporting tools enable you to extract and present data in charts,
tables, and other visualizations so users can find useful information.
You could source data for reporting from Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGO) reports, newspapers, website articles, hospital
records.
 NGO Reports
 Newspapers
Methods

 Website Articles
 Hospital Care records
 Existing data
 What are the Best Data Collection Tools for Existing Data?
 Research Journals
 Surveys
Methods

 Observation
 What are the best Data Collection Tools for Observation?
 Observation involves the active acquisition of information from a
primary source. Observation can also involve the perception and
recording of data via the use of scientific instruments. The best tools
for Observation are:
 Checklists
 Direct observation
Methods

 Focus groups
 What are the best Data Collection Tools for Focus Groups?
 Two-Way
 Dueling-Moderator
Methods

 Combination research
 This method of data collection encompasses the use of innovative
methods to enhance participation to both individuals and groups.
Also under the primary category, it is a combination of Interviews
and Focus Groups while collecting qualitative data. This method is
key when addressing sensitive subjects.
 Online Survey
 Dual-Moderator
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