The document outlines the process of collating data in qualitative research, specifically focusing on interviews, observations, and surveys. It details the steps involved in gathering, reviewing, and organizing data, as well as the importance of maintaining clear records for effective analysis. Key components of effective data collation and post-assessment strategies are emphasized throughout the lesson.

1. Practical Research 1
Senior High School Applied - Academic
Unit 6: Data Collection for Qualitative Research
Lesson 2
Collating Collected Data

2. ENGAGE EXPLORE EXPLAIN EXTEND
EVALUAT 2
What is data
collation in
research?

3. Learning
Objective
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EVALUAT
At the end of the
lesson, you should
be able to do the
following:
Collate data from interviews,
observations, and surveys.
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EVALUAT 4
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What are the different steps in collating data in
a qualitative study?

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EVALUAT 5
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How can collating data help in the data analysis of
your study?

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EVALUAT
Collating Collected Data
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The process of collating data means to collect,
combine, review, and organize data.

7. Why do you need to collect, combine,
review, and organize your research
data?
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EVALUAT
Collating Interview Data
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1. Gather all collected data from interview
sessions.
2. Segregate interview data according to type.
3. Review interview data.
4. Make a post-assessment of the interview.

9. Did you know?
Segregating interview data is
important in order to make the data
transcription process more efficient.
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EVALUAT
Types of Observation Notes
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1. Descriptive Notes - outlines the physical
attributes of the setting, manner of delivery
of the dialogue, observed behaviors from
the research participants
2. Reflective Notes - reflective commentary of
the observed event

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EVALUAT
Descriptive Notes
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Observed Event: How a dietitian creates a diet
plan for university students
Descriptive Notes Reflective Notes
Talks to the student
empathically

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EVALUAT
Reflective Notes
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Descriptive Notes Reflective Notes
Talks to the student
empathically
Tries to understand the daily diet
of the student through guided and
follow-up questions while
maintaining a neutral and friendly
demeanor.

13. Did you know?
It is important to review field notes
in order to understand the
observed event better and create
more meaningful reflective notes.
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EVALUAT
Collating Observation Data
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1. Gather all collected data from observations.
2. Review field notes.
3. Compare field notes with other types of data.
4. Make a post-assessment of the observation.

15. Why do you need to compare your
field notes with the other types of
data that you have gathered?
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EVALUAT
Collating Data from Surveys
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1. Gather interview questionnaires.
2. Organize survey forms.
3. Make a post-assessment of the survey.

17. Did you know?
Doing a post-assessment of the
interview questionnaires ensures
the researchers that all of the valid
forms and invalid forms have been
double-checked.
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EVALUAT
Practice
Create your own topic-specific
guidelines on how to collate data.
Provide a maximum of five steps.
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EVALUAT 19
Quick Check
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1. What is the second step in collating interview
data?

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EVALUAT
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EVALUAT 20
Quick Check
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2. What is a reflective note?

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EVALUAT 21
Quick Check
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3. Why is it important to compare and
cross-reference different kinds of observation
data?

22. Wrap Up
Collating data means to collect,
combine, review, and organize
data.
The researcher must note the
participant/s per interview, details of
the interview, and the types of data
collected per session.
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23. Wrap Up
Field notes must be taken at the
time of observation.
Whether a data collection method is
conducted on a single day or in
multiple days, it is necessary to
gather all the collected data from
the different sessions.
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24. Wrap Up
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Interviews Observations Surveys (Interview
Questionnaires)
1. Gather all collected
data from interview
sessions.
2. Segregate interview
data according to type.
3. Review interview data.
4. Make a post-
assessment of the
interview.
1. Gather all collected
data from
observations.
2. Review field notes.
3. Compare field notes
with other types of
data.
4. Make a post-
assessment of the
observation.
1. Gather collected data
from surveys.
2. Organize survey forms.
3. Make a post-
assessment of the
survey.

25. Bibliography
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