Data is any information collected, stored, and processed to produce and validate original research results. Might be used to prove or disprove a theory,
Primary information.
Secondary Information
Surveys
Observation
Expectations
Language Samples
Focus Groups
Interviews
Documents
Literature
Qualitative research method
Relies on asking questions
Involve two or more people
There are several types
Data from a predefined group
Insights into various topics of interest
Can have multiple purposes
Ways depending on the methodology
Researchers observe within a specific research field or sub-field
Sometimes referred to as an unobtrusive
Purpose of observation is to find out ‘what is going ?`
Is a form of reactivity that occurs when a research subject expects a given result
Reports the expected result
Brings together a small group of people to answer questions
Group is chosen due to predefined demographic traits
The questions are designed to shed light on a topic of interest
Focus groups are a type of qualitative research.
Research conducted through the use of official documents
Personal documents as the source of information
Documents can include anything from the following
Newspapers
Stamps
Diaries
Comprehensive summary of previous research
Surveys scholarly articles, books, and other sources