Data collection

Data collection

1. Qualitative

   • Numerical: Age, how many people, temperature.
   • Analysing
     • We analyse data trough the use of mathematical techniques:
       • Standard derivations.
       • Mean
       • Median
       • Linear regressions
   • Ways of data collection
     • Control observations
     • Experiments
     • Survey
     • Interviews

2. Qualitative data

   • Descriptive: How the population feel, how do they look like, etc.
   • Ways of data collection
     • Deep interviews and focus groups
       • Audio, video, recording transcription.
     • Observation
       • Photos and videos of participants, living and working spaces, notes and descriptions
     • Data collected from participans
       • Diary, videos, text messages, email, written accounts, open ended survey responses
         • Social media and online.
     • Existing sources
       • Documents, public records, handbooks, policy outlines, etc.
   • Analysing
     • We analyse through the use of methodologies and methods:
       • Grounded theory
       • Thematic analysis
       • Content analysis
       • Narrative analysis