Classifications of Data Collection Instruments

Vocabulary flashcards identifying data sources and data collection instruments across quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

Survey Research

Research design where data are collected through survey responses.

Experimental Research

Research design where data are recorded based on the behavior of the variables when treatment is introduced.

Narrative Research

Research design where data are collected through interviews and documents.

Phenomenology

Research design where data are primarily collected from interviews with individuals, although documents and observations may be included.

Grounded Theory

Research design where data are primarily collected from interviews and documents.

Ethnography

Research design where data are collected primarily from observations and interviews, but perhaps also from other sources encountered during the extended time in the field.

Case Study

Research design where data are collected from multiple sources such as interviews, observations, documents, and artifacts.

Content Analysis

Research design where data are collected from existing published sources such as journal articles, newspaper articles, reports, organizational documents, and the like.