2. Data are the pieces of
information.
Data are the observable and
measurable facts that provide
information about the
phenomenon under study.
3. Data collection means
gathering information to
address those critical research
questions that have been
identified earlier in the
research process.
4. To identify variable or facts.
To measure variable or
phenomena of interest.
To describe behavior
To obtain empirical evidence.
To plan, organize, analyze,
interpret and report the
information
5. QUANTITATIVE STUDY
1. IDENTIFYING DATA NEEDS
In a quantitative study, researchers
may need to identify data
requirements for accomplishing the
following:
Testing the hypotheses or
addressing the research questions
Describing sample characteristics
8. 4. PRETESTING THE DATA
COLLECTION PACKAGE
5. DEVELOPING DATA COLLECTION
FORMS AND PROCEDURES
6. IMPLEMENTING A DATA
COLLECTION PLAN IN A
QUANTITATIVE STUDY
11. l. Introduction
II. Initial Study procedures
III. The Role of the Interviewer and
Interviewer responsibilities
lV. Instructions for Conducting the
Study interview
V. Administrative Forms and
procedures
V. Administrative Forms and procedures
12. FIELD ISSUES IN QUALITATIVE
STUDIES
GAINING TRUST
THE PACE OF DATA COLLECTION
EMOTIONAL INVOLVEMENT WITH
PARTICIPANTS
REFLEXIVITY
RECORDING AND STORING
QUALITATIVE DATA
14. 3. Maintaining. research
controls as indicated in the
study design
4. Protecting the integrity (or
validity) of the study
5. Solving problems that
threaten to disrupt the study
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