For research students

1. Data Collection

2. Types of Data Collection
• Primary source
• Secondary source

3. Qualitative Research Method

4. Quantitative Method

5. methods
• Interview
• Audio Recorder
• Digital Camera
• Camcorder
• Questionnaires
• What are the best Data Collection Tools for the Questionnaire?
• Formplus Online Questionnaire
• Paper Questionnaire

6. • Reporting
• What are the best Data Collection Tools for Reporting?
• Reporting tools enable you to extract and present data in charts,
tables, and other visualizations so users can find useful information.
You could source data for reporting from Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGO) reports, newspapers, website articles, hospital
records.
• NGO Reports
• Newspapers

7. • Website Articles
• Hospital Care records
• Existing data
• What are the Best Data Collection Tools for Existing Data?
• Research Journals
• Surveys

8. • Observation
• What are the best Data Collection Tools for Observation?
• Observation involves the active acquisition of information from a
primary source. Observation can also involve the perception and
recording of data via the use of scientific instruments. The best tools
for Observation are:
• Checklists
• Direct observation

9. • Focus groups
• What are the best Data Collection Tools for Focus Groups?
• Two-Way
• Dueling-Moderator

10. • Combination research
• This method of data collection encompasses the use of innovative
methods to enhance participation to both individuals and groups.
Also under the primary category, it is a combination of Interviews and
Focus Groups while collecting qualitative data. This method is key
when addressing sensitive subjects.
• Online Survey
• Dual-Moderator