Data Collection

What is data collection?

• The process of analyzing data

• The process of gathering information from various sources

• The process of storing data

• The process of deleting data

Which of the following is an example of primary data?

• Census data

• Survey responses collected by a researcher

• Data from a published report

• Historical weather data

Secondary data is:

• Data collected firsthand by the researcher

• Data that has already been collected and published by others

• Data that is collected through experiments

• Data that is collected through surveys

Which method is commonly used to collect primary data?

• Reviewing literature

• Conducting surveys

• Accessing government reports

• Using online databases

What is the main advantage of using primary data?

• It is less expensive to collect

• It is more accurate and specific to the research question

• It is readily available

• It covers a wide range of topics

Which of the following is an example of secondary data?

• Interview transcripts

• • Experimental results

• Government statistics

• Observational notes

What is a common disadvantage of secondary data?

• It is time-consuming to collect

• It may not be directly relevant to the research question

• It is always up-to-date

• It is collected firsthand by the researcher

Which type of data is collected through direct observation?

• Primary data

• Secondary data

• Tertiary data

• Quaternary data

What is the main purpose of data collection?

• To delete unnecessary information

• To gather information for analysis and decision-making

• To store data for future use

• To create new data

Which of the following is NOT a method of collecting primary data?

• Survey

• Experiments

• Observational Studies

• Reviewing published articles