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    Data collection is a systematic process of gathering information from multiple sources to answer research questions and make informed decisions. It involves identifying the research goal, determining what types of data to collect, selecting appropriate collection methods like surveys and interviews, developing instruments, and ensuring data quality. The methods used are crucial as they determine the accuracy and validity of the data, helping to reduce bias and make reliable conclusions.

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    Data collection is a systematic process of gathering information from multiple sources to answer research questions and make informed decisions. It involves identifying the research goal, determining what types of data to collect, selecting appropriate collection methods like surveys and interviews, developing instruments, and ensuring data quality. The methods used are crucial as they determine the accuracy and validity of the data, helping to reduce bias and make reliable conclusions.

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    Data collection is a systematic process of gathering information from multiple sources to answer research questions and make informed decisions. It involves identifying the research goal, determining what types of data to collect, selecting appropriate collection methods like surveys and interviews, developing instruments, and ensuring data quality. The methods used are crucial as they determine the accuracy and validity of the data, helping to reduce bias and make reliable conclusions.

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    Data collection is a systematic process of gathering and measuring information or data from multiple

    sources to find answers to research problems, answer questions, evaluate outcomes, and forecast trends
    and probabilities. It is an essential phase in all types of research, analysis, and decision-making, including
    that done in the social sciences, business, and healthcare. Accurate data collection is necessary to make
    informed business decisions, ensure quality assurance, and keep research integrity.

    The COMPONENTS OF DATA COLLECTION in research include the following:

    Goal or Purpose of Research - Before collecting data, researchers must identify the goal or purpose of their
    research. They should write a problem statement that identifies the practical or scientific issue they want
    to address and why it matters.

    Type of Data to Collect - Researchers must identify the types of data they plan to gather. Data can be
    quantitative or qualitative, and the choice of data collection method often helps make sense of the data.

    Data Collection Methods - There are many different data collection methods, including surveys,
    interviews, observations, focus groups, experiments, and secondary data analysis. Researchers must
    identify the most appropriate method(s) for their research and plan how they will implement them.

    Data Collection Instruments - Researchers must select appropriate data collection instruments, which can
    be existing, modified, or newly developed. They must also provide clearly delineated instructions for their
    correct use to reduce the likelihood of errors occurring.

    Data Collection Procedures - Researchers must plan the procedures they will follow to make accurate
    observations or measurements of the variables they are interested in.

    Data Quality and Accuracy - Researchers must ensure that the data they collect is accurate, relevant, valid,
    and reliable. They must also reduce bias and increase the representativeness of the sample.

    NOTE: MAGANDA RIN NA IDAGDAG NATIN ITO “IMPORTANCE OF DATA COLLECTION METHODS”

    Importance of Data Collection Methods

    Data collection methods play a crucial role in the research process as they determine the quality and
    accuracy of the data collected. Here are some major importance of data collection methods.

     Determines the quality and accuracy of collected data.


     Ensures that the data is relevant, valid, and reliable.
     Helps reduce bias and increase the representativeness of the sample.
     Essential for making informed decisions and accurate conclusions.
     Facilitates achievement of research objectives by providing accurate data.
     Supports the validity and reliability of research findings.
    Citations:
    https://www.simplilearn.com/what-is-data-collection-article
    https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/data-collection/
    https://ori.hhs.gov/education/products/n_illinois_u/datamanagement/dctopic.html
    https://www.questionpro.com/blog/data-collection-methods/
    https://www.jotform.com/data-collection-methods/
    https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/methods-of-data-collection

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