Question

Which of the following is not a method of data collection? Select one: a. Questionnaires b. Interviews c. Experiments d. Observations

Answer 1

Experiment is not a data collection method.

Data collection method includes six different methods.

Observation

It is the most common type of data collection method.Here one or two person observe what is happening in real life and classify them according to pre planned schemes.

Interview

This is a type of oral questionnaire.Instead of writing the response,they are given orally face to face.

Questionnaire

This provides the simplest and easiest technique of gathering data about individual scattering in wide area.

Case study method

Case study is another efficient method of data collection.

Schedule

Schedule is used in situation which require direct access,direct interview.Questions are asked and filled by the researcher himself.this is the main difference between schedule and questionnaire

Projective Technique

Here individuals face reaction is not considered,instead emphasis is made on the perception.