Inquiries, Investigation,

and Immersion
Quarter 1: Module 4- Lesson 3
Lesson 3 – Data Collection Procedure

Warming Up
1. In your own words, what is data collection?

- Data collection is the process of obtaining and analyzing data on certain variables in a structured
manner, allowing one to answer pertinent questions and assess consequences.

2. Mention at least 3 tools in data collection that you have in mind? Define each

• Interviews.

• Questionnaires and surveys.

• Observations.

• Focus groups.

1. In your own words, what is data collection?

- Data collection is the process of obtaining and analyzing data on certain variables in a structured
manner, allowing one to answer pertinent questions and assess consequences.
Keeping You in Practice
Practice Task 1.

Questionnaire

Practice Task 2.
Step 1: Identify the opportunities for
collecting data.
Step 2: Select the opportunities and set
goals.
Step 3: Plan the approach and methods.
Step 4: Collect data using a questionnaire.
Step 5: Analyze and interpret data.
Step 6: Act on results.

Practice Task 3.

Type of Research
(Qualitative or Quantitative)
Additional Tasks
Task 1:
Choose the data gathering tool appropriate to your study and formulate interview and observation guide.

WSC (Water and Salt Cooler) Questionnaire

Name (optional): ___________________________ Date: __________________

Age (optional): _____________________________
Gender (optional): __________________________

1. How effective does WSC refrigerate your food?

Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied

2. How satisfied are you on WSC in terms of durability?

Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied

3. How satisfied are you on WSC in terms of practicality?

Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied

4. How satisfied are you on WSC in terms of convenience?

Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied

5. Is it a better alternative for the cooling box at the market?

Yes No

6. Will you recommend WSC to others?

Yes No

Suggestions and recommendations about the product:

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Task 2:
Using the researcher-made questionnaire and the data about the Effectiveness of Water
and Salt Cooler for Preserving the Lifespan of Food on rural areas that have no access to
electricity and those who cannot afford refrigerator for preserving their goods.
The questionnaire is requesting for the personal information of the respondent, though it
is only optional for privacy matters. Nevertheless, the data will not be affected whether the
respondent write their name or not. The questions revolve around the effectiveness, durability,
practicality, convenience and the marketing of the project.
Cooling Down
I. Identification
1. Data Collection Procedures 9. Observation data collection
2. Interview 10. Books
3. Questionnaire/Survey 11. Focus groups
4. Observation 12. Observation Checklist
5. Collecting data 13. Observation Guide
6. Computer and Internet 14. Quality assurance
7. Surveys 15. Quality control
8. Interviews

II. Enumeration
16. Focus Groups
17. Natural Groups
18. Observation Checklist
19. Observation Guide
20. – 25.
Step 1: Identify the opportunities for collecting data.
Step 2: Select the opportunities and set goals.
Step 3: Plan the approach and methods.
Step 4: Collect data using a questionnaire.
Step 5: Analyze and interpret data.
Step 6: Act on results.
26. Inability to answer research questions accurately
27. Inability to repeat and validate the study
28. Distorted findings resulting in wasted resources
29. Misleading other researchers to pursue fruitless avenues of investigation
30. Compromising decisions for public policy
31. Causing harm to human participants and animal subjects
32. Errors in individual data items
33. Systematic errors
34. Violation of protocol
35. Problems with individual staff or site performance
36. -37. Fraud or scientific misconduct

III. Essay
38. – 40. What are the identified data gathering tools to be used in a study?
- Many different methodologies can be used for data collection and analysis. Most are
based around a core set of basic tools. These include interviews, focus group discussions,
observation, surveys and questionnaires.

41. – 45. In your own words, describe each data gathering tool considering its importance in the study.
• Interviews are used to obtain information from a small group of people on a variety of
subjects. There are two types of interviews, structured or unstructured interviews
 • Focus group is a research method for gathering information through group
interaction. The group is made up of a limited number of carefully chosen individuals
who discuss a specific issue.
• Observation is used to watch participants' continuous activity in a natural setting as
part of a qualitative research approach. The goal of this type of study is to gather more
reliable insights.
• Survey is a research method that involves gathering data from a predetermined group
of people in order to get knowledge and insights about a variety of issues.
• Questionnaire is a set of standardized questions, sometimes known as items, that
follow a predetermined format in order to collect individual data on one or more
specific subjects.

45. – 50. As a researcher, how will you use interview and observation as data gathering tools in your
study?
- There are instances where the most appropriate data gathering tools in a research are
interviews and observation. With these, you are certain that you can get a viable data for
your research for you are gathering the data in real time.