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    The document discusses various methods for collecting data in research. It describes primary and secondary data collection and some common methods like observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Specifically, it provides details on: 1) Observation methods which collect information directly without asking respondents but can be subjective and limited in scope. 2) The differences between questionnaires which use written closed-ended questions, and interviews which are formal oral conversations that can include open-ended questions. 3) Key factors to consider in data collection like relevance, accuracy, and using standardized tools.

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    The document discusses various methods for collecting data in research. It describes primary and secondary data collection and some common methods like observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Specifically, it provides details on: 1) Observation methods which collect information directly without asking respondents but can be subjective and limited in scope. 2) The differences between questionnaires which use written closed-ended questions, and interviews which are formal oral conversations that can include open-ended questions. 3) Key factors to consider in data collection like relevance, accuracy, and using standardized tools.

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    The document discusses various methods for collecting data in research. It describes primary and secondary data collection and some common methods like observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Specifically, it provides details on: 1) Observation methods which collect information directly without asking respondents but can be subjective and limited in scope. 2) The differences between questionnaires which use written closed-ended questions, and interviews which are formal oral conversations that can include open-ended questions. 3) Key factors to consider in data collection like relevance, accuracy, and using standardized tools.

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    The document discusses various methods for collecting data in research. It describes primary and secondary data collection and some common methods like observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Specifically, it provides details on: 1) Observation methods which collect information directly without asking respondents but can be subjective and limited in scope. 2) The differences between questionnaires which use written closed-ended questions, and interviews which are formal oral conversations that can include open-ended questions. 3) Key factors to consider in data collection like relevance, accuracy, and using standardized tools.

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    Research Method and Presentation

    By
    Mr. Henok Seifu
    Chapter Three :Data collections methods

    Contents:
    Data collection basics
    Method of data collection

    2
    Data collection methods:

    Data
    collections
    methods

    3
    Data collection methods:
    What is Data?

     Is a collection of facts, such as values or measurements.

     can be:

     Qualitative(it describes something)

     Quantitative(numerical information)

    Discrete data can only take certain values (like whole numbers)

     Continuous data can take any value (within a range)


    4
    Data collection methods:
    In the data collection the following precautions should be

    observed:

     The data must be relevant to the research problem.

     The data should have minimum measurement error .

     The data should be collected through objective procedure.

     The data should be accurate and precise

    6
    Data collection methods:
    In the data collection the following precautions should be

    observed:

     The data should be reliable and valid.

     The data should be such that these can be presented and interpreted easily

     It should be collected through formal or standardized research tools.

     The scientific researches require the data by means of some standardized

    research tools or self-designed instrument


    6
    Data collection methods:
     method of data collections:

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    Data collection methods:
    Type of data collections:

     Primary:

    data collected by a researcher for the first time.

     Secondary:

    are those which have already been collected by someone else and

    which have already been passed through the statistical process

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    Data collection methods:
     primary data collection methods:
     Observation
     Interview
     questioners

    9
    Data collection methods: Observation
    methods

     used method especially in studies relating to behavioral sciences


     the information is sought by way of investigator’s own direct
    observation without asking from the respondent

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    Data collection methods: Observation
    methods
    Advantages Limitations
    Subjective bias is eliminated if It is an expensive method
    observation done accurately
    Information obtained under this method The information provided by this method
    relates to what is currently happening; it is very limited
    is not either the past behavior or future
    intentions or attitudes

    independent of respondents willingness Sometimes unforeseen factors may


    interfere with the observational task

    Suitable in studies which deal with


    subjects, who are not
    capable of giving verbal reports of their
    feelings for one reason or the other

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    Data collection methods: questioner vs interview
    Basis for comparison Questioner Interview

    Meaning implies a form consisting of is a formal conversation


    a series of written or printed between the interviewer and
    multiple choice questions, to respondent wherein the two
    be marked by the informants participates in the question
    answer session.

    form Written Oral


    Questions Closed Ended Open Ended/close ended
    Cost Economical Expensive
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    Data collection methods: questioner vs interview

    Basis for comparison Questioner Interview

    Order of questions Cannot be changed, as they Can be changed as per need and
    are written in an appropriate preference.
    sequence.

    Communication One to many One to one

    Identity of Respondent Unknown known

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    Data collection methods: questioner vs interview

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