4.2.2 - Methods of Acquiring Data
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What is data acquisition?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is gathered.
Name one method of manual data collection.
💡 Hint: These are often structured questionnaires.
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What does data acquisition involve?
💡 Hint: Think about the first step in using data.
True or False: Primary sources are data sourced from other studies.
💡 Hint: Consider who collected the data.
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Design a small survey to collect data on student preferences for online vs in-person classes. List the types of questions you would include.
💡 Hint: Think about both qualitative and quantitative responses.
Discuss how the choice between manual and automatic data acquisition can impact the quality of data gathered. Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Consider accuracy versus quantity.
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