DATA GATHERING

PROCEDURE of a
research
Efficiently gather, validate, store, and analyze data using various techniques.
Overcome challenges and maximize the potential of data in your research.

by Jayson Olaivar
Understanding the Purpose
1 Clear Objectives 🎯

Define the purpose and goals of data gathering to guide your research process effectively.

2 Informed Decisions 📊

Ensure data collection aligns with the intended outcomes and supports informed decision-
making.

3 Enhanced Insights 🔍

Utilize data gathering to unlock valuable insights and drive meaningful discoveries.
Evaluating Data Sources
Primary Sources
Tap into original data
firsthand, such as surveys,
interviews, or experiments,
for accurate and specific
information.
Secondary Sources Tertiary Sources
Explore existing data Engage with compiled and
sources like research summarized data from
papers, books, or official databases, encyclopedias,
reports to augment your or statistical reports to gain
research objectives. an overview.
Methods of Data Collection
Quantitative
• Numerical data
collection through
• surveys
Statistical analysis for
patterns and
• correlations
Objective and
measurable insights
Qualitative Mixed-Methods
• In-depth interviews
and focus groups
• Thematic analysis for
rich insights
• Subjective
perspectives and
experiences
• Combination of
quantitative and
qualitative
• approaches
Comprehensive
understanding of
research context
• Triangulation to
validate findings
Validating Data
Data Integrity
Ensure accuracy and
completeness by performing
quality checks, eliminating
errors, and validating the
reliability of data.
Exploratory Analysis
Uncover hidden patterns,
relationships, and anomalies
within the dataset to enhance
the overall validity of the
collected data.
External Validation
Seek input and feedback from
colleagues, experts, or peer-
review processes to validate
the research process and
findings.
Data Storage and Management
Data Security
Implement robust security measures
to protect sensitive data from
unauthorized access, ensuring privacy
and compliance.
1 Data Organization
Develop a systematic and structured
approach to store and classify data for
2 easy retrieval and access.
3 Data Preservation
Establish long-term preservation
strategies to safeguard data integrity,
preventing loss or corruption over
time.
Data Analysis and Interpretation
1 Statistical Analysis 2 Data Visualization
Apply statistical
methods to identify
trends, patterns, and
relationships within the
data.
3 Interpretation of
Results
Present findings using
visual representations Analyze and interpret
like charts, graphs, or the data to draw
maps to enhance meaningful insights,
understanding and answer research
communication. questions, and support
conclusions.
Challenges and Limitations
Data Bias

Address potential biases originating from sampling techniques, data collection methods, or
data sources.

Data Incompleteness

Recognize and mitigate the impact of missing, incomplete, or inconsistent data for robust
analysis.

Resource Constraints

Navigate limitations such as time, budget, or availability of necessary tools and technologies.