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    This document discusses different methods for collecting data in research: observation, interviews, and questionnaires. It describes two types of observation - participant and non-participant. Interviews can be structured, unstructured, or semi-structured, and conducted individually, with groups, or electronically. Questionnaires come in postal and self-administered forms. Overall, the document provides an overview of techniques for gathering information from subjects through direct interaction or written responses.

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    This document discusses different methods for collecting data in research: observation, interviews, and questionnaires. It describes two types of observation - participant and non-participant. Interviews can be structured, unstructured, or semi-structured, and conducted individually, with groups, or electronically. Questionnaires come in postal and self-administered forms. Overall, the document provides an overview of techniques for gathering information from subjects through direct interaction or written responses.

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    Short slides about data collection: Interview, Observation & Questionnaire for Qualitative Research

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    This document discusses different methods for collecting data in research: observation, interviews, and questionnaires. It describes two types of observation - participant and non-participant. Interviews can be structured, unstructured, or semi-structured, and conducted individually, with groups, or electronically. Questionnaires come in postal and self-administered forms. Overall, the document provides an overview of techniques for gathering information from subjects through direct interaction or written responses.

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    Finding Answers Through Data Collection

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    This document discusses different methods for collecting data in research: observation, interviews, and questionnaires. It describes two types of observation - participant and non-participant. Interviews can be structured, unstructured, or semi-structured, and conducted individually, with groups, or electronically. Questionnaires come in postal and self-administered forms. Overall, the document provides an overview of techniques for gathering information from subjects through direct interaction or written responses.

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    Finding Answers Through Data

    Collection
    Observation
    -a technique in gathering data wherein
    you personally watch, interact, or
    communicate the subjects of your
    research
    -proofs are obtained in a natural
    setting
    -considered as the foundation of all
    research methods
    Observation (Types)
    1. Participant Observation
    The observer (researcher) takes
    part in the activities of the
    individual or group being observed.
    -uses the diary method or logbook
    -descriptive observation
    -narrative report
    Observation (Types)
    2. Non-participant or Structured Observation
    -completely detaches the researcher
    from the target of observation
    -just by watching and listening to the
    subjects do their own thing, without
    participating in any of their activities
    -uses checklist/observation schedule in
    recording
    Interview
    -a data gathering technique that
    makes you verbally ask the
    subjects or respondents
    questions to give answers to
    what your research / study is
    trying to look for
    -face to face or electronically
    Interview (Types)
    1. Structured Interview
    -requires the use of an
    interview schedule or a list of
    questions answerable with one
    and only item from a set of
    alternative responses
    Interview (Types)
    2. Unstructured Interview
    -the respondents answer the
    questions based on what they
    personally think and feel about
    it
    -there are no suggested answers
    Interview (Types)
    3. Semi-Structured Interview
    -researcher prepares a schedule or a
    list of questions that is accompanied by
    a list of expression from where the
    respondents can pick out the correct
    answers.
    Interview (Types)
    3. Semi-Structured Interview
    -however, after choosing one from the
    suggested answers, the respondents
    answer another set of questions to
    make them explain the reasons behind
    their choices
    -flexible and organized type
    Interview (Approaches)
    1. Individual Interview
    -only one respondent is
    interviewed
    Interview (Approaches)
    2. Group Interview
    -asking a question not to one
    person, but to a group at the
    same time
    -the group take turns to answer
    -also called as focus group
    interview
    Interview (Approaches)
    3. Mediated Interview
    -takes place through electronic
    communication devices
    -disregards nonverbal
    communication
    Questionnaire
    -a paper containing a list of questions
    including the specific place and space
    in the paper where you write the
    answers to the questions
    Questionnaire (Types)
    1. Postal Questionnaire
    -goes to the respondent through
    postal service or electronic mail
    -the accomplished questionnaires
    will be sent back to the
    researchers
    Questionnaire (Types)
    2. Self-administered Questionnaire
    -makes you act as the interviewer
    and the interviewee at the same
    time
    -asking the questions in person or thru
    phone; and writing the interviewee’s
    answers on a piece of paper

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