This document discusses data collection in quantitative studies. It explains that data are facts that provide information about the phenomenon being studied. There are several steps to collecting data quantitatively: identifying data needs like variables to measure or hypotheses to test; selecting appropriate measurement tools; pretesting instruments; developing data collection forms and procedures; implementing a data collection plan including selecting and training personnel; and addressing issues that may arise during the process like maintaining controls. The goal is to gather information consistently and validly to address the research questions.

1. PRESENTED BY:
PRASEEDHA. S

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

6. Controlling extraneous
variables.
Analyzing potential biases
Understanding subgroup
effects.
Interpreting results.
Checking the manipulation.
Obtaining administrative

7. 2. SELECTING TYPES OF
MEASURES
3. SELECTING AND DEVELOPING
INSTRUMENTS

8. 4. PRETESTING THE DATA
COLLECTION PACKAGE
5. DEVELOPING DATA COLLECTION
FORMS AND PROCEDURES
6. IMPLEMENTING A DATA
COLLECTION PLAN IN A
QUANTITATIVE STUDY

9. SELECTING RESEARCH
PERSONNEL
Things to be kept in mind;
- Experience
- -Congruity with sample
characteristics

10. - Unremarkable appearance
- Personality
- Availability
TRAINING DATA
COLLECTORS

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

13. DATA COLLECTION
TASKS
1. Selecting subjects
2. Collecting data in a
consistent way

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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