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06.2 - Methods of Data Collection

The document discusses different methods for collecting data in statistics and mathematics research: interviews, questionnaires, registration, observation, and experimentation. It provides details on each method, such as how they are conducted and their advantages and disadvantages. For example, interviews are time-consuming but allow for clarification, while questionnaires can cover a wide area more cheaply but run the risk of low response rates. Registration involves legally mandated reporting of information like births and deaths. Observation examines subject behavior directly. Experiments test cause-and-effect relationships under controlled conditions.

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06.2 - Methods of Data Collection

The document discusses different methods for collecting data in statistics and mathematics research: interviews, questionnaires, registration, observation, and experimentation. It provides details on each method, such as how they are conducted and their advantages and disadvantages. For example, interviews are time-consuming but allow for clarification, while questionnaires can cover a wide area more cheaply but run the risk of low response rates. Registration involves legally mandated reporting of information like births and deaths. Observation examines subject behavior directly. Experiments test cause-and-effect relationships under controlled conditions.

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Mathematics in the

Modern World
DATA MANAGEMENT

STATISTICS
Methods of Data
Gathering
Interview Method MATHEMATICS IN THE
Questionnaire
Registration
MODERN WORLD
Observation
Experiments
Mathematics in the
Modern World METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
DATA MANAGEMENT

STATISTICS A. Interview (Direct) Method – a method of person-to-person


exchange between the interviewer and the interviewee.
Methods of Data
Gathering
Interview Method Positive:
Questionnaire
Registration 1. It provides consistent and more precise information since
Observation clarification maybe given by the interviewee.
Experiments
2. Questions may be repeated or maybe modified to suit the
interviewee’s level of understanding.

Negative:
1. Time-consuming
2. Expensive
3. Limited field coverage
Mathematics in the
Modern World METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
DATA MANAGEMENT
B. Questionnaire (Indirect) Method – in this method written
STATISTICS responses are given to prepared questions. A
Methods of Data
questionnaire is used to elicit answers to the problems of
Gathering the study. Questionnaires may be mailed or hand-carried.
Interview Method
Questionnaire
Positive:
Registration 1. Inexpensive
Observation
Experiments 2. Can cover a wide area in a shorter span of time.
3. Respondents may feel a greater sense of freedom to
express views and opinions because their anonymity is
maintained.
Negative:
1. There’s a strong possibility of non-response, especially
when questionnaires are mailed.
2. Questions not easily understood may not be answered.
Mathematics in the
Modern World METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
DATA MANAGEMENT
C. Registration Method – this method of gathering
STATISTICS information is enforced by law.
Methods of Data
Example:
Gathering ❏ registration of births
Interview Method
Questionnaire
❏ deaths
Registration ❏ vehicles
Observation
Experiments ❏ licenses

Positive:
1) Information is kept systematized.
2) Information is always made available to the public.
Mathematics in the
Modern World METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
DATA MANAGEMENT
D. Observation Method – the investigator observes the
STATISTICS behavior of the subject/respondent. It is used when the
Methods of Data
subjects cannot talk or write.
Gathering
Interview Method
Questionnaire
Positive:
Registration The recording of behavior at the appropriate time and
Observation
Experiments situation is made possible.
Mathematics in the
Modern World METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
DATA MANAGEMENT

STATISTICS
E. Experiment Method - this method is used when the
Methods of Data objective is to determine the cause-and-effect relationship
Gathering
Interview Method of certain phenomena under controlled conditions. It is
Questionnaire usually used by scientific researches.
Registration
Observation
Experiments

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