This document discusses qualitative and quantitative research methods and data collection techniques. For qualitative research, it outlines in-depth interviews, participation observation, and focus group discussions as methods. Example questions are provided for in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. For quantitative research, face-to-face interviews, mailed questionnaires, and questionnaires are listed as methods. Example questions for face-to-face interviews, questionnaires, and mailed questionnaires are also included.

1. Research Methods and Data
Collection Techniques
Qualitative Research
• Methods
• Data collection Techniques
Quantitative Research
• Methods
• Data collection Techniques

2. Qualitative Methods
The in –depth Interview
Participation Observation
Focus Group Discussion

3. Data Collection Techniques
Example of data collection techniques - The in –depth
interview
• What attitude you remarked from your parents about
your education? Did you find any inequalities from your
parents? If yes, please explain the reasons.
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4. Data Collection Techniques
(cont)
Example of data collection techniques – Focus Group
discussion
Please discuss about your opinion in giving equal
opportunity of your children in education?
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5. Quantitative Methods and Data
Collection Techniques
Face to Face Interview
Mailed Questionnaire
Questionnaire

6. Face to Face interview / Questionnaires /
Mailed Questionnaires
Question Answer
• You smoke regularly Yes No
• You are addicted to cigarettes Yes No
Data Collection Techniques

7. Face to Face interview / Questionnaires /
Mailed Questionnaires
If you want to buy yourself a dress, do you feel
free?
• □ Yes
• □ No
•
Data Collection Techniques (cont)