In primary data collection, you collect the data
yourself
using methods such as interviews and questionnaires. The key
point here
is that the data you collect is unique to you and your research
and, until
you publish, no one else has access to it.
There are many methods of collecting primary
data and
the main methods include:
yourself
using methods such as interviews and questionnaires. The key
point here
is that the data you collect is unique to you and your research
and, until
you publish, no one else has access to it.
There are many methods of collecting primary
data and
the main methods include:
- questionnaires
- interviews
- focus group interviews
- observation
- case-studies
- diaries
- critical incidents
- portfolios.