The document discusses various methods and techniques for collecting data in research. It describes primary and secondary data collection. The main techniques discussed are surveys, interviews, questionnaires, tests, observations, and experiments. It provides details on structured, unstructured and semi-structured questionnaires. It also distinguishes between standardized and non-standardized tests. The document concludes by outlining the steps to plan data collection procedures, including developing instruments, obtaining permissions, sampling, pilot testing, administering instruments, and encoding and analyzing the collected data.