Methods of data collection
- 1. AKASH RATNAKAR PAWAR 4TH YEAR (BASIC BSC NURSING)
- 2. Data collection is an important aspect of any type of research study. Inaccurate collection can impact the result of a study and ultimately lead to invalid result. Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring data, information or any variables of interest in a standardized and established manner that enables the collector to answer or test hypothesis and evaluate outcomes of the particular collection
- 4. PRIMARY DATA :(Raw data) When the data is gathered directly by the researcher for the first time it is called PRIMARY DATA. The collected data directly from individuals by face to face survey. It is also first hand information. Ex. 1) data related to health from an individual. 2) data related to illness from an individual.
- 6. METHODS: Interview method : Interviews are undertaken on personal, one to one basic or in a group. Interview can be conducted at work, home as well as any fixed place which was agreed by the both parties. Its classified into two: 1)structured interview 2)unstructured interview
- 7. Advantages of interview method: 1)its is the way to collect in depth information 2)feedback and respondent rate is good 3)help can be provided immediately Disadvantages of interview method: 1)it requires more money 2)it requires more time 3) investigator must b well trained 4)prefixed set of questions are requried
- 8. Observation method : This method lets one to assess the dynamics of a situation. This is a systematic way of data collection. Its is a method to record behavioral pattern of people in a systematic manner. observation visits can be formal , well planned, and objective based . observation visits to community can help to gain lot of information about geographical area of the community. accordingly observation
- 9. Questionnaire method: Questionnaires are also one of the most common methods of primary data collection. It can set for large number of people and save researchers time and money. this can be used for the purpose of interviewing or telephonic survey. It can be posted ,emailed or faxed . it is simple but it requires a certain level of education and skills from respondents.
- 10. Diaries : diaries are to record the data obtained from the individual . the data from the people which was expressed in depth can be recorded and utilized for research purpose.
- 11. SECOUNDARY DATA : Data collected from another sources or other sources or outside the sources are known as SECOUNDARY DATA. Ex: 1)Data taken from hospital record 2) Data taken from censes
- 13. Census : Census is defined the simultaneous recording of demographics ,social , and economic data of a countries population on a specified day. - Census is conducted by national government after every 10 years. - The first census conducted on 1881. - The census is providing information includes age ,sex ,marital status, language, education, occupation, economic status, place of birth, numbers of death etc.
- 14. National Survey: National survey means survey conducted at central level to collect the information related to population from various states. Registration of vital events : It is an important source for getting information about vital events such as births, death, marriages etc. It is done by various agencies like panchayath , corporation, municipality, police, hospital etc.
- 15. Record review method : Much of community identification information such as housing condition, socio-economic status, demographic information, vital events, health services, etc are available in the records maintained in health agencies.