Methods of Data Collection

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What is observation as a data collection method?
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Observation involves collecting data by watching subjects or phenomena in their natural environment.
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What is a survey?
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A survey is a method of collecting data by asking questions to a predefined group of people.
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Define interview as a data collection method.
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An interview is a method where data is collected through direct dialogue between the researcher and the respondent.
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What is a focus group?
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A focus group gathers a small group of people to discuss specific topics under the guidance of a moderator.
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Describe the method of experimental data collection.
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Experimental data collection involves conducting tests or trials in controlled settings to observe outcomes.
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What is secondary data?
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Secondary data refers to information that has already been collected by someone else and is available for researchers to use.
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Explain structured observation.
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Structured observation is a method where specific behaviors are systematically observed and recorded.
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What is random sampling?
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Random sampling is selecting a group of subjects from a larger population completely at random.
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Define ethnography in data collection.
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Ethnography is the detailed study of people and cultures, involving immersive observation and participation.
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What is a case study?
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A case study is an in-depth analysis of a particular instance, event, organization, or individual.
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Explain the use of questionnaires in data collection.
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Questionnaires are tools used to collect data by presenting a series of questions to respondents, often in a structured format.
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What is longitudinal study?
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A longitudinal study involves collecting data from the same subjects repeatedly over a period of time.
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Define content analysis.
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Content analysis is a method used to analyze the presence of certain words or concepts within texts or media.
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What is a cohort study?
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A cohort study is a research method involving a group of people with shared characteristics observed over time.
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Explain unstructured interviewing.
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Unstructured interviewing involves informal, open-ended dialogue without a predefined set of questions.
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