Define the methods of

gathering statistical data.

The process of getting or
bringing together. It can be
things, ideas, data, and etc.
The collected facts or
information that is usually use to
calculate, analyze or plan
something.
The process of collecting
data.
❖Quantitative data
❖Qualitative data
Basically, data collection is a
process of gathering
information from different
sources in order to answer or
solve a particular study.
1. Interview Method
2. Questionnaire Method
3. Observation Method
4. Experiment Method
5. Use of Documents
1. Interview Method
2. Questionnaire Method
3. Observation Method
4. Experiment Method
5. Use of Documents
(Secondary Sources for it uses
data that are already exists.)
 is a type of
information that is collected
directly from the first-hand
source through experiments,
surveys or observation.
is a person-to-person encounter
between the person gathering
data (interviewer) and the person
supplying the data (interviewee).
Face to face question and
answer method.
Question and answer
method using mobile or
phones.
Questions can be repeated,
rephrased, or modified for the
better understanding.
Written questions utilize to
obtain information, either mailed
or hand-carried to the
respondents.
The data are gathered either
individually or collectively by direct
observations.
Data needed to answer questions/
queries may be obtained through
a series of experiments.
This is usually conducted in
laboratories where specimens are
subjected to some aspects of
control.
 are collected
by someone other than the
actual user. This means that
needed information are already
available.
The researchers make use of
existing records/ documents
available in both private and
government offices.
Examples:
• In
school, guidance councilors keep
anecdotal records.
• In history, we have historical data.
Examples:
• Inpopulation, we can have record
of birth rates from municipal
offices.