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Data collection is a term used to describe a process of preparing and collecting statistical data.
It is often formalised through a data collection Plan [1] which often contains the following activity.
- Pre collection activity – Agree goals, target data, definitions, methods
- Collection – data collection
- Data processing
- Data analysis
- Present Findings – usually involves some form of sorting [2]analysis and/or presentation.
A formal data collection process is necessary as it ensures that data gathered is both defined and accurate and that subsequent decisions based on arguments embodied in the findings are valid [3]. The process provides both a baseline from which to measure from and in certain cases a target on what to improve.
See also[]
- Computer peripheral devices
- Data management
- Information
- Interviewing
- Medical records
- Observational study
- Questionaires
- Research methods
- Sampling (statistics)
- Statistical measurement
- Survey data collection
References[]
- ↑ Establishing a data collection plan
- ↑ Sorting Data: collection and analysis By Anthony Peter Macmillan Coxon ISBN 0803972377
- ↑ Data Collection and Analysis By Dr Roger Sapsford, Victor Jupp ISBN 076195046X