Data Collection Concepts: Flash cards

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Data Collection

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The process of gathering information to answer specific questions or to analyze trends.

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Surveys

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Tools used to collect opinions or information from a large group of people, often through questionnaires.

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Interviews

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Conversations where one person asks questions to another to gain deeper insights into their thoughts or experiences.

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Observations

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The act of watching and recording behaviors or events as they happen in real time.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one perspective or outcome over others, which can affect the fairness of data collection.

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Experiments

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Research methods that involve changing one variable to see how it affects another, helping to establish cause and effect.

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Sampling

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The process of selecting a small group from a larger population to represent the whole, making research more manageable.

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Mixed Methods

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A research approach that combines different data collection techniques, like surveys and interviews, for a more comprehensive understanding.

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Ethical Issues

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Concerns related to the moral implications of research practices, including consent and privacy protection.

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Digital Tools

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Technological resources used for data collection, such as online forms and video conferencing software.