Methods of Data Collection for Research PPT

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Methods of Data Collection for

Research

byDr. T. R. BorseUniversity Librarian

Central Library,

North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon


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Methods of Data Collection for Research

Introduction Data

Primary

Secondary

InformationEmpirical Practice Experience

Conceptual

Historical

Knowledge Result oriented informationTacit

Explicit

Data

Knowledge

Information


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Methods of Data Collection

The Following Methods of Data Collection are

A) Questionnaire Method

B) Interview Method

C) Observation Method

D) Other Documentary Sources for Data Collection


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A) Questionnaire Method Consists of No. of Questions

Used by researchers

Used by Govt. organization

Used by private big organizations

Questionnaire always being mailedfor large area

Questionnaire also being filled in at interview

Aspects of Questionnaire Structured Questions to have control

Yes or No Platform for answer

Extensive Questionnaire = Questions and sub-questions

Sequence of Questions

Wording of Questions understandable

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Features of Good Questionnaire

Simple

Concrete in asking

Understandable

Period of asked information minimum

Multiple choice questions


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Merits and Demerits of Questionnaire

A) MeritsCost effective

Free from bias of interview

Response is possible

Free environment for filling

B) DemeritsReluctancy

Time consuming from Respondent

Only educated person answers

Delay in receiving

Mortality

No guarantee respondent is representative


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B) Interview Method

a) Aspects of Interview

Verbal information

Reply for asked Questions

Personal information

Schedule for interview

b) Types of InterviewStructured Questions

Non-structured Questions its a skill of interviewer

Focused Interview Particular information

Telephonic interview


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Merits and Demerits of Interview

a) Merits of InterviewDeep information is obtained

Empirical information is elicited

Flexible for information

Responsive

Interviewer controls the situation while asking Interviewer can observe reactions

Additional information is possible

b) Demerits of Interview

Expensive No cost effectiveReluctancy of interviewee

Biased and false information may lead

High level persons are not easily interviewed-Time consuming

Proper rapport is required before interview


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C) Observation MethodAspects of Observation Method

Useful for behavioral studies

Depends on investigators direction

Information about currently happenings

Method relates with attitudes-being observed and observer

Types of observation

Structured/Controlled conditions observationUnstructured /Uncontrolled observation - observation of Natural

conditions

Participative observation

Non-Participative observation


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C) Observation Method.

Requirements for observations Categorization of thing/lives being observed

Detailed field notes

Photographs- to have more impressions

Recordings- if voice/sound heard/observed

Use of sociometric scales-if necessary

Characteristics / Features of observation Physical and mental activity

Selective in nature

Purposive activity

Eventual data collection


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Merits and Demerits of observation

a) Merits of observationDirect study of events/behavior

Description is possible of observed phenomena

Best for social/behavioral sciences

Easy to conduct the observations

b) Demerits of observation

No use for past events happenedNo use for opinions and attitudes inner mind

No use for the researchers convenience for behavioral research

Long distance field observation leads cost to attend


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D) Other Documentary Sources for Data Collection

Publications- Reports, Articles, Books, Directories, Almanacs,

Encyclopedias, Diaries

Brochures:

Manuals:

Pamphlets:


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