Data Collection

It uses clear definitions, relevant interdisciplinary examples from around the world and up-to-date suggestions for further reading to demonstrate how to usefully gather and use qualitative, quantitative, and mixed data sets.

The book is divided into seven critical parts:

Data Collection: An Introduction to Research Practices

Collecting Qualitative Data

Observation and Informed Methods

Experimental and Systematic Data Collection

Survey Methods for Data Collection

The Case Study Method of Data Collection

Concluding Suggestions for Data Collection Groups

A stimulating, practical guide which can be read as individual concepts or as a whole this will be an important resource for students and research professionals.

Wendy Olsen is Senior Lecturer at Manchester University, Institute for Development Policy & Management and Cathie Marsh Centre for Census & Survey Research