Data Collection Methods

These are information collected, studied, or processed, whether they are from the field or laboratory experiments.

• data

• note-taking

• lab notes

• field notes

In this technique, data are collected in a scientific way that involves taking measurements in a controlled setting.

• Observation

• Survey

• Experiment

• Documentary Analysis

It takes place in an uncontrolled setting and gives a more realistic report of what is happening.

• Survey

• Content Analysis

• Experiment

• Observation

These refer to instruments in a form of questionnaires, survey forms, interview, and observation forms that have been prepared and validated previously by experts in the field.

• Survey questionnaire         

• Researcher-made instruments

• Standardized instruments

•  Valid Instruments

Mathematical, physical, or computer models are used to imitate the conditions of a process or situation.

• Participant Observation

• Naturalistic Observation

• Non-participant Observation

• Simulation

It is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to determine its effect on the other.

• dependent variable

• control variable

• independent variable

• extraneous variable

It is a face-to-face encounter with the participants.

• interview

• experiment

• questionnaire

• conference

Which of the following data can be obtained through an experiment?

• quantitative data

• qualitative data

• both quantitative and qualitative data

• secondary data

Which is the best data collecting method that should be used if a student wants to know the effect of a super typhoon in Palawan, Philippines?

• experimental

• simulation

• survey

• content analysis

Which is the best data collecting method that should be used if a student wants to know the average household income in Manila?

• experimental

• simulation

• participant observation

• survey