This document discusses techniques for handling missing data in research studies. It recommends choosing techniques based on study objectives, literature review, and expert opinion. It describes common data collection techniques like interviews, questionnaires, and observation. It emphasizes ensuring data collection tools are valid and reliable by measuring what they are intended to measure and producing consistent results. The document provides guidance on designing questionnaires and data collection forms, conducting pilot studies, training data collectors, and using statistical techniques like Expectation Maximization to address missing data.