data collection Flashcards
(36 cards)
What is data collection?
Techniques and procedures for gathering information to support or refute research hypotheses.
Why is data collection important?
Ensures quality, accuracy, relevance, and reliability of data, reducing bias and aiding informed decisions.
What are the two main types of data?
Qualitative data and Quantitative data.
What is qualitative data?
Data in words, focusing on feelings, perceptions, and emotions.
What is quantitative data?
Numerical data used for mathematical or statistical analysis.
Name three categories under qualitative data.
Observations, document reviews, and in-depth interviews.
What is background/demographic data?
Information like age, education, and occupation, providing context for respondents.
What is experience/behavior data?
Data about a person’s actions or past experiences.
What is opinion/value data?
Data reflecting thoughts, goals, desires, and expectations.
What is knowledge data?
Information about a respondent’s factual knowledge on a health or research topic.
What is examination data?
Physical signs observed in a human subject.
What is investigation data?
Data collected through different types of investigations or tests.
What is primary data collection?
Collecting original data directly from sources through interaction.
Name five primary data collection methods.
Surveys, Interviews, Observations, Experiments, Focus Groups.
What is a survey?
A set of structured questions to collect data from individuals or groups.
What are two advantages of surveys?
Cost-effective and efficient for large groups.
What is an interview?
Direct communication with participants, either structured or unstructured.
What are two advantages of interviews?
Detailed information and flexibility to adapt questions.
What is observation in data collection?
Monitoring and recording real-time behaviors or events.
What is an experiment in data collection?
A study where variables are manipulated to observe cause-and-effect.
What is a focus group?
A moderated group discussion to explore opinions on a topic.
What is a case study?
An in-depth examination of a single entity like an individual or organization.
What is secondary data collection?
Using already collected data, such as literature or databases.
Name four secondary data sources.
Literature review, government databases, commercial databases, web scraping.
