This document discusses methods of data collection for research. It defines data collection as preparing and gathering data to answer a research problem. It notes that before collecting data, the researcher must determine what data to collect, how to collect it, who will collect it, where to collect it, and when to collect it. Common data collection methods include surveys, case studies, interviews, observations, questionnaires, and expert or peer reviews. When choosing a method, the researcher should consider the purpose of the evaluation, respondents, available resources, type of information needed, and potential interruptions.

1. METHODS
OF
DATA COLLECTION
Prepared by
Mustafa Flayyih Abd
Master of science in nursing
University of Baghdad

3. DATA COLLECTION
is any process of preparing
and collecting data to answer
the research problem .

4. Before collecting the data
should be decide :
Which DATA TO COLLECT
HOW TO COLLECT THE DATA
WHO Will COLLECT THE DATA
Where TO COLLECT THE DATA
WHEN TO COLLECT THE DATA
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5. Selection of data collection method
based on
1- Hypothesis or research problem.
2- research design.
3- Amount of information about
variables.

6. Types of data
• Primary data – are those which are
collected for the first time and are
original in character.
• Secondary data – are those which have
already been collected by someone else
and which have through some statistical
analysis.

7. Common data collection
methods
Survey , Case study , Interview ,
Observation , Questionnaire ,
Group assessment , Expert or
peer reviews and other

8. When choosing methods, consider
• The purpose of your evaluation − Will the
method allow you to gather information that
can be analyzed and presented in a way that
will be credible and useful to you and others?
• The respondents − What is the most
appropriate method, considering how the
respondents can best be reached, how they
might best respond, literacy, cultural
considerations, etc.?

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Resources available. Time, money, and staff to
design, implement, and analyze the information.
Type of information you need. Numbers, percents,
comparisons, stories, examples, etc.
Interruptions to program or participants. Which
method is likely to be least intrusive

10. Advantages and disadvantages of each
method.
The value of using multiple methods.
The importance of ensuring cultural
appropriateness.