Data Collection Methods Course (Self-Paced)

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18 hours of project-based training from experts
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Verified digital certificate of completion
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Credits: 1.8 CEUs

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Data Collection Methods.

Discover how the data can shape the results and reliability of a management study or audit. This interactive course provides knowledge and practical techniques for collecting good primary data. Learners develop tools for collecting primary data and practice data collection methods for observations, interviews, and questionnaire surveys. Each day, participants develop data collection instruments and practice applying each method through hands-on exercises.

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This course includes

18 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution
Credits: 1.8 CEUs

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Data Collection Methods Course (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Describe how to collect data by observation and develop an observation instrument.
Describe how to collect data by interview and develop an interview guide.
Describe how to collect data by questionnaire and develop items for a questionnaire.

Course Syllabus

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Module 1: Data Collection by Observation

Understand the purposes and advantages of observational data collection.
Differentiate between structured and unstructured observation methods.
Plan and conduct observations systematically to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Minimize observer bias and document observations effectively.

Module 2: Data Collection by Interview

Design and prepare effective interview guides tailored to research objectives.
Use various interview formats, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured.
Employ questioning techniques to elicit clear, complete, and unbiased responses.
Record, summarize, and verify interview data for accuracy.

Module 3: Data Collection by Questionnaire

Distinguish among types of questionnaire items.
Write effective questionnaire items.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of data collection by questionnaire.

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