Qualitative research in dentistry This paper explores the most common methods of data collection used in qualitative research: interviews and focus groups. The paper examines each method in detail ...

Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information used for research. Collecting data is one of the most important steps in the research process, and is part of all disciplines ...

Pew Research Center’s Data Labs team uses computational methods to complement and expand ... the Center’s behind-the-scenes blog about research methods. In addition, Data Labs manages the Center’s ...

Implementing Innovative Data Collection Methods: Risks and Challenges. Although emerging technologies are making it easier to collect real-time data on specific development problems, countries face ...

The Need for a Research Tool Compendium . The worldwide introduction of the APN role and subsequent demand for APNs [1,2] has prompted a growing recognition of the need for more systematic and ...

At the same time, the research must uphold the validity and rigour of the data. Like adults, researchers can involve children in a variety of methods, from questionnaires to action-based methods.

Ensure that all data collection activities, be they primary data collection or secondary data review, are consistent with responsible, ethical, principled and human-rights based approaches to data ...