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What are data collection methods? Methods are ways of collecting and analysing data. Data can be collected in a number of ways - the most common methods are through surveys, interviews, focus groups and observations. You might also consider how you measure more quantitative change: interaction with your online collections or website, engagement with social media, location-tracking, use of your API, etc. Each of these data sources can give you interesting information to triangulate with more qualitative information. |
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Qualitative vs quantitative data collection - an overview
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QuantitativeWhat: Things that can be quantified - numbers are always involved. Like satisfaction ratings, numbers of people engaging with an exhibit, etc. When:
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QualitativeWhat: Things that can’t be quantified: can be observed and described but less easily measured. Like videos, diary entries, textual analysis in surveys, interviews, focus groups, real-time observation. When:
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