Planning Data Collection

It is exploratory in nature and is mainly concerned with gaining insights and understanding of underlying reasons and motivations.

• Qualitative Data Collection Methods

• Quantitative Data Collection Methods

• Data Collection

• Interview

The following are data collection approaches for qualitative research EXCEPT.....

• direct interaction with individuals on a one-to-one basis

• direct interaction with individuals in a group setting

• indirect interaction with individuals in a group setting

It is a type of interview that can be referred to as 'depth' or 'in depth' interview wherein it has little structure.

• Unstructured

• Structured

• Semi - Structured

• Interview

It is another type of interview where it gives the researcher the freedom to probe the interviewee to elaborate or to follow a new line of inquiry introduced by what the interviewee is saying.

• Semi Structured

• Structured

• Unstructured

• Interview

It is a type of interview where the interviewer asks the respondent the same questions in the same way.

• Unstructured

• Semi - Structured

•   Structured

• Interview

It is sometimes used when it is better to obtain information from a group rather than individuals.

• Focus Group s

• Interview

• Observation

It may take place in natural settings and involves the researcher taking lengthy and descriptive notes of what is happening.

• Observation

• Interview

• Focus Groups

The following are techniques for collecting data through observation EXCEPT.....

• Written descriptions

•   Video recording

• Photographs and artefacts

• One on one interview

It allows the researcher to also record notes.

• Video Recordings

• Written Descriptions

• Photographs

• Artefacts

It is useful when there is a need to collect observable information or phenomena such as buildings, neighborhoods, dress, and appearance.

• Photographs and Artefacts

• Written Descriptions

• Video Recording