Data Capture

Data Capture

1. Data can be collected by: Questionnaires – Either online or paper Emails Interviews Loyalty Schemes Consumer Panels

2. Sensors - Information can be collected by a sensor. Sensors collect data automatically and allows people to process the data. This can be turned into statistical reports or Also can be used in secondary research methods

3. Data Suitability - The way that the data has been collected needs to be suitable. Also you need to look at each method of data collection and decide the advantages and disadvantages for each.

4. ICT data collection - Barcode/QR readers Sensors Web based surveys Wearable technology Mobile Technology

5. Physical data storagge - CD’s / DVD’s Memory sticks Hard Disk’s SSD – Solid State Drives Tape

6. Cloud based storage - Cloud base storage Backed up online Can be accessed anywhere Never deleted Can be used in programs and separate