A Review of the Data Collection Process

Hannu J. Schadewitz Tampere University ; Dallas R. Blevins University of Montevallo

Abstract

This article reviews the data collection process. This process is of crucial importance because data offer empirical answers to theoretical research questions. Although the literature provides a wealth of instruction on the treatment of already collected data, far less has been written about the selection of the data. The present view focuses on this overlooked portion of research methodology. An actual illustration is used to demonstrate the factual decisions and procedures that may be used in any data collection process.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1997-10-01
DOI
10.2190/2gqv-964g-05uq-v2g6
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