4.1.6 Data Collection

• Primary data is collected directly by the researcher
• Observations are a method of collecting secondary data.

  False
• What type of data captures the qualities or characteristics of a subject?

  Qualitative data
• Interviews are used to gather in-depth, qualitative information.


  True
• What is the primary goal of secondary data collection?

  Use existing data
• In primary data collection, structured questions with multiple-choice responses are often used in questionnaires
• What is a key difference between primary and secondary data collection?

  Data collected by others
• Order the following sampling techniques from least to most complex:

  1️⃣ Random sampling

  2️⃣ Systematic sampling

  3️⃣ Stratified sampling

  4️⃣ Cluster sampling
• Cluster sampling may miss variation within clusters.


  True
• Secondary data is always tailored to the specific research question.

  False
• Quantitative data is based on objective facts.


  True
• Primary data collection methods include asking structured questions in questionnaires
• What are the two main types of data collection methods?

  Primary and secondary
• Who collects data in primary data collection?

  The researcher
• Secondary data is always tailored to the specific research question.

  False
• Systematic sampling involves selecting every nth individual from a list.


  True
• In random sampling, each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
• Systematic sampling may miss certain groups if the list is not random
• Cloud storage involves storing data on remote servers accessed via the internet.


  True
• Security and access control are necessary to protect data from unauthorized access.

  True
• Match the data storage method with its description:

  Physical Storage ↔️ Storing data on hard drives

  Cloud Storage ↔️ Storing data on remote servers

  Database ↔️ Organizing data in structured tables
• Participants must be fully informed about the study's purpose to give their voluntary consent
• Researchers must be aware of biases introduced by data collection methods.


  True
• Adhering to ethical principles is crucial for maintaining research integrity.

  True
• What is the process of gathering information for a research project called?

  Data collection
• What is secondary data in research?

  Data collected by others
• Secondary data collection is less time-consuming and resource-intensive
• Quantitative data is measurable and objective
• Order the following data collection methods from least to most time-consuming:

  1️⃣ Secondary data collection

  2️⃣ Questionnaires

  3️⃣ Observations

  4️⃣ Interviews
• Questionnaires often use multiple-choice or scaled responses.


  True
• Interviews are used in primary data collection to gather in-depth, qualitative information.


  True
• Primary data provides first-hand, original information.


  True
• What is the goal of random sampling in research?

  Ensure an unbiased sample
• What depends on the research question and population characteristics?

  Choice of sampling technique
• Match the type of data with its source:

  Primary data ↔️ Interviews and questionnaires

  Secondary data ↔️ Government statistics
• Interviews are a method of collecting primary data.


  True
• Primary data collection is more time-consuming and resource-intensive
• Quantitative data is based on numbers and measurements.


  True
• Match the type of data with its example:

  Quantitative Data ↔️ Population counts

  Qualitative Data ↔️ Interview transcripts
• What are the two main types of data collection methods?

  Primary and secondary