Active And Passive Data Collection

Question 1

What is Active Data Collection?

Answer 1

A method where data is intentionally gathered by researchers or system through survey, interviews, form, or experiment

Question 2

What is Passive Data collection?

Answer 2

A method where data is collected automatically without direct user input, often in the background.

Question 3

Two difference between active and passive

Answer 3

Active require direct user participation

Passive require no user effort

Question 4

Which one is better, explain both

Answer 4

Active can provide more detail or subjective context

Passive give real time continue data but less context.

Question 5

When to use each method

Answer 5

Active: best for collection opinion or preference, eg product feedback survey

Passive: ideal for tracking behaviours over time, like app use age or website clicks