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Methods of Data Collection

This document discusses methods of data collection, including primary and secondary data sources. It provides guidance on constructing questionnaires, including purpose, question types, order, and appearance. Finally, it outlines important ethical issues to consider when gathering data, such as obtaining consent, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, avoiding coercion, accurately recording responses, acknowledging sources, and disseminating results.

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Methods of Data Collection

This document discusses methods of data collection, including primary and secondary data sources. It provides guidance on constructing questionnaires, including purpose, question types, order, and appearance. Finally, it outlines important ethical issues to consider when gathering data, such as obtaining consent, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, avoiding coercion, accurately recording responses, acknowledging sources, and disseminating results.

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METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

PRIMARY DATA
Survey

SECONDARY DATA

- personal interview - telephone interview - self-administered questionnaire - mailed questionnaire - email / internet Focus Group Discussion

Statistical Publications Census Reports Financial Statements Annual Reports Brochures & Catalogues Government Agencies Universities Private Companies Trade Organizations

GUIDE IN CONSTRUCTING QUESTIONNAIRES


CONTENT OTHER FEATURES

Purpose Language Type of Questions Order

Introduction Appearance Personal Data

Measurement

ETHICAL ISSUES WHILE GATHERING DATA


Explain full the purpose of the study.
Disclose the sponsoring organization if any Discuss the specific duties/data expected from

respondent. Introduce oneself by showing credentials. Respect the right to privacy of the individual Ensure data confidentiality. Never bribe or threaten respondent in exchange for information. Respect the opinion of the respondent; dont argue!

Record objectively and accurately the responses given;

avoid misinterpretation by checking with respondent anything that needs clarification. Acknowledge all data sources in the final report. Provide the respondent with a copy of the final report, if this was agreed upon at the start of the project. Properly disseminate information on the results of the study. It will help if validation meetings with the respondents are held before the report is finalized.

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