COLLECTION

OF DATA
 The first step in any statistical work after
the formulation of the problem is the
collection of data. Data may be gathered
by the following methods.

INTERVIEW
QUESTIONNAIRE
OBSERVATION
CENSUS
EXPERIMENTATION
 INTERVIEW

This method is referred to

as the direct method of
gathering data because this
requires a face-to-face
inquiry with the
respondent.
 QUESTIONNAIRE

This method is referred

to as the indirect method of
gathering data because this
makes use of written
questions to be answered
by the respondent.
 OBSERVATION

This method makes use

of the different human
senses in gathering
information.
 CENSUS
This method requires
the enactment of law to
take effect because it
needs the participation of
a large, if not the entire
population.
 EXPERIMENTATION

This method is usually

conducted in laboratories
where specimens are
subjected to some aspects
of control to find out cause
and effect relationship.
EXERCISE:
Identify the most appropriate methods of
collecting data to be used in each of the following
research topic.
1. The effectiveness of Filipino as medium of
instruction in teaching mathematics
2. The changes in the behavior of drug
dependents
3. The physical and behavioral changes in a
guinea pig subjected to a new medicine of
SARS.
4. The number of private and public utility
vehicles in the country
5. The reaction of some celebrities to the
announcement of the presidential bid of actor
6. The recreational activities of third
year students and its relative effects to
their study habits
7. The values that are acquired by
some teachers from watching
telenovelas
8. The learning styles of students
9. The characteristics, problems, and
needs of Filipino people
10. The average temperature in
Baguio City from December 1 to
February 1