Data Collection

1. A well-defined timeline helps ensure efficient data collection.

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2. It's okay to slightly exceed your data collection budget if the results are valuable.

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3. The more data you collect, the better.

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Answer explanation

Collecting too much data can be expensive and time consuming. It's important to focus on high-quality, relevant data for your research question.

4. It's okay to collect data without permission if it's anonymous.

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Answer explanation

People still have the right to know their data is being collected, even if they remain anonymous. Even though names aren't being collected, the data still represents individuals.

5. 5. The people you collect data from should be irrelevant to your research question.

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6. The skills and expertise of the people involved can impact data quality.

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7. Obtaining permission is essential for ethical data collection.

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8. 8. It is okay to pressure your respondents to answer your question when collecting data.

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Answer explanation

Pressure can lead to respondents giving answers that aren't truthful, or they might be less likely to participate in your research at all, this will affect your data.

8. 9. Data collection is gathering unimportant information.

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Answer explanation

Data collection is gathering important information.

8. 10. Timeline will help you to organize your data and track your progress in research.

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