Data Collection Methods

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What is the Interview Method?

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A method of collecting data through oral or verbal communication where the interviewer asks questions in any mode (face to face, telephone, or virtual) to an interviewee.

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Who is the interviewer in the Interview Method?

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The person gathering the data.

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Who is the interviewee in the Interview Method?

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The person supplying the data.

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Give an example of the Interview Method.

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A school counselor arranges one-on-one interviews with students to understand their challenges with online learning.

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What is the Questionnaire Method?

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A method of gathering data through a set of questions that are mailed or handed to respondents who write down their responses.

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What do respondents do in the Questionnaire Method?

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They read and understand the questions, then write down their responses in the space provided.

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Give an example of the Questionnaire Method.

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A local supermarket creates a questionnaire to know customer preferences regarding product variety.

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What is the Observation Method?

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A method of gathering data through observation, either individually or collectively.

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Who is the investigator in the Observation Method?

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The person who gathers the data.

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Who is the subject in the Observation Method?

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The person being observed.