Planning Data
Collection
Procedure
This lesson covers the three phases of data collection for
quantitative research. It will help you plan your data
gathering process effectively.
by Raffy Jr. Latoza
Quantitative Data Overview
Definition
Quantitative data is measurable information in numerical form.
Qualitative to Quantitative
Some qualitative data can be quantified by assigning numerical
values.
Example
Student adjustment experiences can be categorized and
numbered for analysis.
Observation Technique
1 Direct Observation
Researcher records information using their senses.
2 Indirect Observation
Uses gadgets or apparatus to gather data.
3 Observation Checklist
Aids in recording gathered data systematically.
Survey Technique
Questionnaire Interview Response Types
Series of questions or Oral questioning of Responses have numerical
statements for respondents to respondents to gather value, either nominal or
answer or choose from. responses. ordinal.
Experiment Technique
Subject Selection 1
Choose participants for the study.
2 Intervention
Apply treatment or intervention to subjects.
Measurement 3
Measure the effects of the treatment.
Three Phases of Data
Collection
Before
Prepare instruments, identify authorities, determine
sample size.
During
Administer instruments, implement intervention, collect
responses.
After
Summarize data, analyze results.
Preparation Phase
1 Instrument Preparation
Develop and refine research instruments.
2 Permission
Identify and contact authorities for necessary
permissions.
3 Sampling
Determine sample size and select respondents.
4 Consent
Obtain consent forms from participants or parents.
Data Gathering Phase
1 Instructions
Provide clear instructions to respondents.
2 Administration
Administer research instruments or implement
intervention.
3 Collection
Gather and record responses.
Data Analysis Phase
Summarization
Organize collected data in tabular form.
Analysis
Analyze summarized data in relation to research
questions.
Interpretation
Draw conclusions from analyzed data.
Importance of Proper
Data Collection
1 Accuracy
Proper procedures ensure accurate data collection.
2 Validity
Accurate data leads to valid research results.
3 Relevance
Collected data should answer research questions
effectively.
