Data collection

and
presentation
RNSHS
 Melcs
• Gathers statistical data.
2. Organizes data in a frequency
distribution.
Learning
Objectives
• Enumerate the types of data..
• Describe the methods of data
collection.
• Recognize the importance of
data collection.
 An investigation that includes every
m e m b e r o f th e p o p u la tio n is a
c e n s u s a n d th e d e s c rip tive s ta tis tic s
fo r a p o p u la tio n a re p a ra m e te rs .
Types of data
1.PRIMARY DATA
Refer to information which are
gathered directly from an original source
or those which an individual or agency
gathered.

2. SECONDARY DATA
Refer to information which are taken
from published or unpublished data
previously gathered by other individuals
or agencies.
Methods of data collection
(primary)
1. The interview method or direct
The researchers obtains the information
needed by asking questions and inquiries
accurate answers and
responses
clarification can be made by the interviewee or respondent

costly and time -

consuming
2. The indirect or questionnaire method
The researcher gives or distributes the questionnaires to
the respondents either by personal delivery or by mail.

SAVE A LOT OF TIME AND MONEY

CLARIFICATION CANNOT BE MADE

NOT ALL QUESTIONNAIRES WILL BE
RETRIEVED
3. THE REGISTRATION METHOD

This method of collecting data is governed by

laws.

EXAMPLES:

BIRTH AND DEATH RATES (NSO)

LIST OF REGISTERED VOTERS (COMELEC)
NUMBER OF REGISTERED CARS(LTO)
4. THE EXPERIMENTAL METHOD

This is usually used to find out the

cause - and - effect relationships.
Scientific researchers often use this
method.
 Methods of data collection
(secondary)

• Journals and
periodicals
Record news or events
of current interest and
are published by
different experts in their
own field.
 2. Newspapers
These are publications
issued for general
circulation.
 3. Tables
Th e s e d a ta a re th e re s u lt o f s u rve ys o f
p a s t re s e a rc h e rs a n d c a n b e ta ke n
fro m jo u rn a ls , m a g a zin e s a n d o th e rs .
4. Unpublished or published research papers, theses,
and dissertations
Existing and past researches are rich sources of
data. The researches of these materials gave
conclusions and recommendations, which may be of
help to future research workers.