Practice - Methods of Data Collection
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Practice Questions
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What is the survey method?
💡 Hint: Think about the ways data is collected from many people.
Name one benefit of conducting an interview.
💡 Hint: Consider how personal interaction can lead to deeper discussion.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is a direct method of data collection?
💡 Hint: Focus on how each method interacts with subjects.
True or False: The observational method involves direct interaction with subjects.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of observation and its characteristics.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a research study where you would use both direct and indirect methods of data collection and explain how they complement each other.
💡 Hint: Think about how each method can inform and enhance understanding of the data.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of survey versus observational methods in terms of data quality and detail.
💡 Hint: Consider what type of information each method reveals.
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