J836: 3.3 Data Collection Methods

What are the two main types of data collection methods?

• Direct and Indirect

• Primary and Secondary

• Internal and External

• Qualitative and Quantitative

Which of the following is an example of primary data collection?

• Browsing a website

• Reading a magazine

• Conducting an interview

• Using government statistics

What is a key advantage of primary data collection?

• It is quicker to find

• You control the questions and collection process

• It is less expensive

• It is always up-to-date

Which of these is NOT a method of primary data collection?

• Using books

• Conducting interviews

• Creating online surveys

• Sending emails with questions

What is a disadvantage of secondary data collection?

• It is time-consuming

• It is always inaccurate

• It may be out of date

• It requires face-to-face interaction

Which of the following is an example of secondary data collection?

• Creating an online questionnaire

• Conducting a phone interview

• Using government statistics

• Sending emails with questions

Why might secondary data be less accurate for your needs?

• You cannot control the questions asked

• It is always outdated

• It is always biased

• It is collected in real-time

What is an example of a primary data collection method that involves direct interaction?

• Using government statistics

• Using a website

• Conducting an interview

• Reading a book

Which of these is a benefit of secondary data collection?

• It is quicker to find

• It is always accurate

• It is tailored to your needs

• It is collected by you

What is the purpose of data collection methods?

• To create visualizations

• To gather information for projects, research, or decision-making

• To store data securely

• To analyze data trends