COLLECTING THE DATA

COLLECTING THE DATA

1. There are several ways of collecting the appropriate data:

   • 1.- By observation
     • It’s the researcher's own observation
     • It is an expensive method
     • the information is very limited.
   • 2.- Through personal interview
     • The investigator follows a rigid procedure
     • A set of pre-conceived questions
   • 3.- Through telephone interviews
     • It is a interview by telephone
   • 4.- By mailing of questionnaires
     • Questionnaires are mailed to the respondents
     • Gathering relevant information.
   • 5.- Through schedules
     • The enumerators are appointed and given training.
     • They are provided with schedules containing relevant questions.

2. IMPORTANT

   • The nature of investigation
   • Objective of investigation
   • Financial resources
   • Available time

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