where information is entered directly into a form by the person completing it or a third party, then typed into a computer system by the organisation issuing it, e.g. bank application form.
Advantages
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Answers to specific questions are collected.
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Fast to complete by hand.
Disadvantages
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Possible copying errors when inputting data.
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Poor handwriting on the form can lead to data inputting.
Questionaire
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Where the user enters their own information following the format of the laid-out questionaire that is asking either open or closed questions.