Data collection methods

Question 1

What is Documenting and Recording

Answer 1

Using either written or archived materials (reports, logs, files).

Question 2

What are Focus Groups

Answer 2

Small group discussions led by a facilitator to gather opinions and insights (qualititive data)

Question 3

What is Observing

Answer 3

Watching and recording people’s activity, progress, or behaviors in real-world settings.

Question 4

What are Interviews

Answer 4

Asking questions directly, either one-to-one, to get detailed information.

Question 5

What is Social Media Tracking

Answer 5

Monitoring and collecting data from platforms to track trends, opinions, and engagement.

Question 6

What is Transaction Tracking

Answer 6

Recording sales, payments, or digital transactions to analyze activity patterns.

Question 7

What are Questions and Surveys

Answer 7

Using questionnaires to gather data from larger groups quickly.

Question 8

What is Verbal Histories

Answer 8

Collecting spoken accounts of past events or experiences for qualitative insight.