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School of Graduate Studies Module

13
Data Gathering Procedure

Course Code: EDU 202 Period: Nov 22-29, 2020

Course Title: Methods of Educational Research Teacher: Janet A. Relucio, Ph.D.
Term: First Semester 2020-2021

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this module, the students should be able to:

• Determine the data gathering procedures applicable in their research study; •
Present samples of data gathering procedure; and
• Submit gathering procedure.

II. LESSON/TOPICS:
• Data Gathering Procedure

III. LEARNING MATERIALS/CONTENT:

a. Bhandari, P. (2020). A step-by-step guide to data collection. Scribber. Retrieved Date: June 8,
2020. Retrieved from: https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/data-collection/
b. Why You Should Read a Data Gathering Procedure Example. Masterpapers. Retrieved Date:
June 8, 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.masterpapers.com/blog/data-gathering-procedure

IV. LEARNING TASKS:

Activity 13-1. The step-by-step guide to data collection.

1. Read the materials listed above, about the step-by-step guide to data collection.
2. Based on what you learned from the above links and lectures, discuss the following:
a. Step 1: Define the aim of your research
- Quantitative data
- Qualitative data
b. Step 2: Choose your data collection method
- Data collection methods (Identify and discuss)
c. Step 3: Plan your data collection procedures
d. Step 4: Collect the data
a.

3. For your output follow the format below. Then upload your output in the portal provided with the
file name Activity 13-1_YourLastName_FirstName.
The format for the outputs is given below. Use short size bond paper, Calibri font 12, single spaced.

Name of Student: PARRO, ISABEL L. OUTPUTS FOR MODULE No. 13

Course Code & Title: EDU 202- Methods of Educational Research Semester: 1ST
Name of teacher: Janet A. Relucio, Ph.D. Course & Year: EDU 202- 2020
a. Step 1: Define the aim of your research
In this step you have to identify the research aim that should express the intention or an
aspiration of the research study. What you hope to achieve should be summarized in a single
sentence at the end of a research project. Your aim should be specific and phrased in such a
way that it is possible to identify when it has been achieved. Start by writing a problem
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statement and formulate research questions. Then the researcher need to collect quantitative
or qualitative data depending on your research questions.
- Quantitative data- numerical or statistical data
- Qualitative data – descriptive data in words or phrases.
Some of the methods covered here are quantitative, dealing with something that can be
counted. Others are qualitative, meaning that they consider factors other than numerical
values. In general, questionnaires, surveys, and documents and records are quantitative, while
interviews, focus groups, observations, and oral histories are qualitative. There can also be
crossover between the two methods.
b. Step 2: Choose your data collection method
Since most research involves the collection of data, there are several methods for data
collection:
- Data collection methods (Identify and discuss)

Experiment

An experiment is a controlled study in which the researcher attempts to understand cause-

and-effect relationships. The study is "controlled" in the sense that the researcher controls
how subjects are assigned to groups and which treatments each group receives.

In the analysis phase, the researcher compares group scores on some dependent variable.
Based on the analysis, the researcher draws a conclusion about whether the treatment
(independent variable) had a causal effect on the dependent variable.

Survey

Surveys collect information from a targeted group of people about their opinions, behavior,
or knowledge. Common types of example surveys are written questionnaires, face-to-face or
telephone interviews, focus groups, and electronic (e-mail or website) surveys.

Interview/focus group

Are interviews you conduct with individual or group of participants to collect a variety of
information.

Observation

Like experiments, observational studies attempt to understand cause-and-effect

relationships. However, unlike experiments, the researcher is not able to control how subjects
are assigned to groups and/or which treatments each group receives.

Ethnography

Ethnographies focus on describing the culture of a group in very detailed and complex manner.
The ethnography can be of the entire group or a subpart of it. It involves engaging in extensive
field work where data collection is mainly by interviews, symbols, artifacts, observations, and
many other sources of data.

Archival research

Archival research is research involving primary sources held in an archives, a special

Collections library, or other repository. Archival sources can be manuscripts, documents,
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records (including electronic records), objects, sound and audiovisual materials, or other
materials.

Secondary data collection.

Secondary data means data collected by someone else earlier. These documents can be made
available by public libraries, websites, Government publications, books, journal articles,
internal records etc. data obtained from already filled in surveys, observations, experiments,
questionnaire, personal interview.

Step 3: Plan your data collection procedures

The researcher will make decisions about who will be surveyed, how data will be collected, the sources
of data that will be used, and the duration of the data collection project, among other questions. These
decisions may be made in consultation with an expert. The methods and approaches will flow from the
goals set.

Step 4: Collect the data

Once every question is clearly defined and the goals are properly set, information is collected. The
resources, and technology needed for the implementation of data collection, as well as the people
required in the data collection, are identified and determined.

Note: Additional 3 points will be given to students who replied within the 3 days after posting the
questions. Hence, students can earn a total of 10 points.
Activity 13-2. Why You Should Read a Data Gathering Procedure Example

1. Based on what you learned from the above links and lectures, determine
c. Why You Should Read a Data Gathering Procedure Example
d. What Is the Definition of Data Gathering Procedure?
e. What Determines the Sample of Data Gathering Procedure

4. For your output follow the format below. Then upload your output in the portal provided with the
file name Activity 13-2_YourLastName_FirstName.
d. The format for the outputs is given below. Use short size bond paper, Calibri font 12, single
spaced.

Name of Student: PARRO, ISABEL L. OUTPUTS FOR MODULE 13

Course Code & Title: EDU 202- Methods of Educational Research Semester: 1ST
Name of teacher: Janet A. Relucio, Ph.D. Course & Year: EDU 202- 2020

a. Why You Should Read a Data Gathering Procedure Example

We should read a data gathering procedure example because through it you can determine if you receive
a piece that is trustworthy or not. It is crucial to employ the best procedure to get the perfect results and
it also improves the quality of the paper and makes it sound scholarly. A data gathering procedure example
helps you to be well-versed with the procedure that can make your work easier and improve the general
quality of the papers you can prepare.

b. What Is the Definition of Data Gathering Procedure?

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it is the technique used to obtain the information used in a dissertation to substantiate the claims made
by a writer.

c. What Determines the Sample of Data Gathering Procedure

The factors that determines the sample of data gathering procedure are the course and topic of study
handled, specific faculty guidelines on data gathering and personal preferences in data gathering.

Rubrics for Grading:

Criteria 3 2 1
The responses are
complete and There are at least 3 There are at least
Completeness directly answer indirectly answered three unfilled up
each portion portions
part of the assessment
Plans, Techniques and Some plans, techniques
Strategies are based on
and strategies are based
the
on the students
Plan, Techniques or students understanding The answers do not
understanding of the
Strategies of reflect the lesson
the lesson with some lesson with some
modifications or modifications or
additions additions
Clearly state the There are at least 3
There are at least 2
Justification justification of the plan, unclear justifications
unclear justifications
technique or strategies
Used formal language
and good grammar, Few errors on technical Multiple errors in
Writing Skills
spelling, and writing technical writing
punctuation.
Note: Additional 1 point will be given to students who replied within the 3 days after posting the
questions. Hence, students can earn a total of 15 points.

Activity 13-3. Reflection/Reaction Paper on planning your data collection procedures

1. Please provide 100 to 300 words answer to the question above.

2. The following sections must be included in the paper:
a. Summary. Provide a brief summary (100 words max) of the reading.
b. Connection and Relevance. Connect the reading to the topics discussed in class. Discuss the
relevance of the reading to you as a student of PSU Graduate Studies and as a member of the
society.
c. Reflection. You must express what you find compelling in the reading. Discuss what new
things have you learned and how has your learning affected preconception and
misconceptions you brought with you into class.
3. For your output follow the format below. Then upload your output in the portal provided with the file
name Activity 13-3_YourLastName_FirstName.
4. The format for the outputs is given below. Use short size bond paper, Calibri font 12, single spaced.

Name of Student: PARRO, ISABEL L. OUTPUTS FOR MODULE 13

Course Code & Title: EDU 202- Methods of Educational Research Semester: 1ST
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Name of teacher: Janet A. Relucio, Ph.D. Course & Year: EDU 202- 2020
Reaction Paper on planning your data collection procedures

The reading is all about data gathering procedures applicable in our research study and samples of data
gathering procedure. The relevance of the reading to me as a student of PSU Graduate Studies and as a
member of the society is that as researchers it is important for us to plan for the data collection phase to
ensure that our research project has collected the highest quality data. Collecting data allows us to store
and analyze important information about our existing and potential samples or respondents. It costs less
and is faster if we plan the data collection ahead and it removes any potential bias or human error from
the data collected. It is through data collection that your research has the quality information they need
to make informed decisions from further analysis, study, and research. Without data collection, the
research itself would stumble around in the dark using outdated methods in making their decisions. What
I find compelling in the reading or the new things I have learned is that I learned about the step-by-step
guide to data collection that includes sequence of steps that a researcher should follow to effectively
collect a data. My learning affected preconception and misconceptions that I thought that as researchers
we can choose whatever data collection methods we want but that is not the case we have to carefully
select data collection methods and follow the correct flow of the data collection procedures for us to have
accurate and precise data gathered with the use of the best method and procedure. If the data collection
method is not suitable to the research it can be conflicting to its suitability to a research. You have to
consider several factors in before collecting data like your aim or purpose, respondents, resources, issues
of confidentiality and the type of information. There are various methods of collecting data. I also learned
that data collection methods may also include the use of existing data.

The following criteria will be used in rating your paper:

Criteria Description Points Allotted
Provided brief yet concise
Summary 1
summary of the reading
Precisely connected the
Connection and reading to the topic discussed
5
Relevance and provided a specific
relevance of the reading
Expressed new learning and
Reflection compelling part(s) of the 3
reading

Used formal language and

Technical Writing good grammar, spelling, 1
and punctuation.
Total 10

V. ASSESSMENT TASKS

Perform the following:

1. Determine the data gathering procedures applicable in their research study; 2.
Present samples of data gathering procedure; and
3. Submit gathering procedure.
4. For your output follow the format below. Then upload your output in the portal provided with
the file name Activity 13-4_YourLastName_FirstName.
The format for the outputs is given below. Use short size bond paper, Calibri font 12, single spaced.
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Name of Student: PARRO, ISABEL L. OUTPUTS FOR MODULE 13

Course Code & Title: EDU 202- Methods of Educational Research Semester: 1ST
Name of teacher: Janet A. Relucio, Ph.D. Course & Year: EDU 202- 2020
1. Determine the data gathering procedures applicable in their research study;
Data gathering procedures:
1. Identify issues and/or opportunities for collecting data.
2. Select issues and opportunities and set goals.
3. Plan approach and methods
4. Collect data
5. Analyze and interpret data
6. Act on results
2. Present samples of data gathering procedure; and
Examples:
1.Direct or Interview Method
The researcher has direct contact with the interviewee. The researcher gathers information by asking
questions to the interviewee.
2. The Indirect or Questionnaire Method
The researcher makes use of a written questionnaire. The researcher gives or distributes the questionnaire
to the respondents either by personal delivery or by mail.
3.Experimental
This method is utilized to find out cause and effect relationships.

Data Gathering Procedure

The first step before going to the testing proper is to make a request letter. Upon approval,
the researcher retrieves the request letter. The Principal, as well as class advisers and
other faculty members were selected in the administration. In administering the
questionnaire, the researcher was use the time allotted for vacant to avoid distractions of
class discussions. The student responses were given enough time to answer the
questions. After data gathering, the researcher now collected it for tallying the scores and
to apply the statistical treatment to be used with the study.

3.Submit gathering procedure.

Data gathering procedures

The teacher who handled the classes under experimentation discussed on how the
process starting from the pretest down to the posttest should be done. Two sets of tests
were administered to both groups; control and experimental groups. The pretest was
given before the experimentation began, and the posttest was administered after the
instruction was conducted. The study was conducted from January to March of school
year 2020-2021. After gathering the data, data were treated statistically, analyzed and
interpreted.
Following was the procedure of this study:
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(i) Selection of the Students for Experimentation

In this study, There were 60 selected open high school at Bula National High School. All
the students form the sample of the study.
(ii) Assigning Methods of Teaching to the Groups
The two groups of students were assigned particular method of teaching. One group was
taught through Self-learning Modules and other was taught through Conventional Mode
of Teaching.
(iii) Experimentation
The experiment was conducted under three phases as
(a) Pre-test Phase
This was the first phase. Before exposing to the teaching learning material, both
experimental and control groups were pre-tested on each topic in science 9. After this, the
students of the experimental group were provided with directions about the use of Self-
learning Modules. Similarly, rapport was established with the control group students for
smooth functioning of the work to be carried out.
(b) Post-test Phase
The second phase of the experiment was concerned with the handling of the experiment.
During this phase, the experimental group was exposed to Self-learning Modules and the
control group was taught through the Conventional Mode of Teaching. The experiment
was conducted in the July to August.
At the end of each topic, both the experimental and control groups were given criterion
referenced test to evaluate their achievement level. The scores achieved on criterion
referenced tests were termed as post-test scores. Then the scores of criterion referenced
tests were compared in order to assess the effectiveness of two methods of teaching.
(c) Retention-test Phase
The third phase was the retention test phase where the retention level of students of both
the groups were measured. After a period of seven days, retention test was administered
after finishing each topic. Scores obtained by both the groups were termed as retention
test scores. These scores were compared to know the retention level of students of both
the experimental group and control group.

Note: Additional 3 points will be given to students who replied within the 3 days after posting the
questions. Hence, students can earn a total of 15 points.

Rubrics for Grading:

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Criteria 3 2 1
The responses are
complete and There are at least 3 There are at least
Completeness directly answer indirectly answered three unfilled up
each portion portions
part of the assessment
Plans, Techniques and Some plans, techniques
Strategies are based on
and strategies are based
the
on the students
Plan, Techniques or students understanding The answers do not
of understanding of the
Strategies reflect the lesson
the lesson with some lesson with some
modifications or modifications or
additions additions

Clearly state the There are at least 3

There are at least 2
Justification justification of the plan, unclear justifications
unclear justifications
technique or strategies
Used formal language
and good grammar, Few errors on technical Multiple errors in
Writing Skills
spelling, and writing technical writing
punctuation.
Note: Additional 3 points will be given to students who replied within the 3 days after posting the questions.
Hence, students can earn a total of 15 points.

VI. Suggested References

a. Bhandari, P. (2020). A step-by-step guide to data collection. Scribber. Retrieved Date: June 8,
2020. Retrieved from: https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/data-collection/
b. Why You Should Read a Data Gathering Procedure Example. Masterpapers. Retrieved Date:
June 8, 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.masterpapers.com/blog/data-gathering-procedure