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Manu Kumar K M
IInd MLISc
Manasagagotri, Mysore.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANCE OF DATA AND DATA COLLECTION
DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES
PRIMARY DATA
SOURCES OF PRIMARY DATA
ADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY DATA
DISADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY DATA
SECONDARY DATA
SOURCES OF SECONDARY DATA
ADVANTAGES OF SECONDARY DATA
DISADVANTAGES OF SECONDARY DATA
CONCLUSION
Data can be defined as the quantitative or
qualitative values of a variable. Data is plural of
datum which literally means to give or something
given. Data is thought to be the lowest unit of
information from which other measurements and
analysis can be done. Data can be
numbers, images, words, figures, facts or ideas. Data
in itself cannot be understood and to get
information from the data one must interpret it into
meaningful information. There are various methods
of interpreting data. Data sources are broadly
classified into primary and secondary data.
IMPORTANCE OF DATA AND DATA COLLECTION
Data is one of the most important and vital
aspect of any research studies. Researchers
conducted in different fields of study can be
different in methodology but every research is
based on data which is analyzed and interpreted
to get information. Data is the basic unit in
statistical studies. Statistical information like
census, population variables, health
statistics, and road accidents records are all
developed from data.
DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES
There are two sources of data collection
techniques. Primary and Secondary data
collection techniques, Primary data collection uses
surveys, experiments or direct observations.
Secondary data collection may be conducted by
collecting information from a diverse source of
documents or electronically stored
information, census and market studies are
examples of a common sources of secondary data.
This is also referred to as "data mining."
PRIMARY DATA
Primary data means original data that has
been collected specially for the purpose in mind.
It means someone collected the data from the
original source first hand. Data collected this way
is called primary data.
Primary data has not been published yet
and is more reliable, authentic and objective.
Primary data has not been changed or altered by
human beings; therefore its validity is greater
than secondary data.
Survey
Survey is most commonly used method in social
sciences, management, marketing and psychology to some extent.
Surveys can be conducted in different methods.
Questionnaire
Questionnaire is the most commonly used method in survey.
Questionnaires are a list of questions either an open-ended or close -
ended for which the respondent give answers. Questionnaire can be
conducted via telephone, mail, live in a public area, or in an
institute, through electronic mail or through fax and other methods.
Interview
Interview is a face-to-face conversation with the respondent. It is
slow, expensive, and they take people away from their regular jobs, but
they allow in-depth questioning and follow-up questions.
Observations
Observations can be done while letting the observing person
know that he is being observed or without letting him know. Observations
can also be made in natural settings as well as in artificially created
environment.
ADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY DATA
Data interpretation is better.
Targeted Issues are addressed.
Efficient Spending for Information.
Decency of Data.
Addresses Specific Research Issues.
Greater Control.
Proprietary Issues.
DISADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY RESEARCH
High Cost
Time Consuming
Inaccurate Feed-backs
More number of resources is required
SECONDARY DATA
Secondary data is the data that has been
already collected by and readily available from other
sources. When we use Statistical Method with
Primary Data from another purpose for our purpose
we refer to it as Secondary Data. It means that one
purpose's Primary Data is another purpose's
Secondary Data. So that secondary data is data that
is being reused. Such data aremore quickly
obtainable than the primary data.
These secondary data may be obtained from
many sources, including literature, industry
surveys, compilations from computerized databases
and information systems, and computerized or
mathematical models of environmental processes.
Published Printed Sources
There are varieties of published printed sources. Their credibility depends
on many factors. For example, on the writer, publishing company and time and date
when published. New sources are preferred and old sources should be avoided as
new technology and researches bring new facts into light.
Books
Books are available today on any topic that you want to research. The uses
of books start before even you have selected the topic. After selection of topics
books provide insight on how much work has already been done on the same topic
and you can prepare your literature review. Books are secondary source but most
authentic one in secondary sources.
Journals/periodicals
Journals and periodicals are becoming more important as far as data
collection is concerned. The reason is that journals provide up-to-date information
which at times books cannot and secondly, journals can give information on the very
specific topic on which you are researching rather talking about more general topics.
Magazines/Newspapers
Magazines are also effective but not very reliable. Newspaper on the other
hand is more reliable and in some cases the information can only be obtained
from newspapers as in the case of some political studies.
Published Electronic Sources
As internet is becoming more advance, fast and reachable to
the masses; it has been seen that much information that is not
available in printed form is available on internet. In the past the
credibility of internet was questionable but today it is not. The reason
is that in the past journals and books were seldom published on
internet but today almost every journal and book is available online.
Some are free and for others you have to pay the price.
E-journals: e-journals are more commonly available than printed
journals. Latest journals are difficult to retrieve without subscription
but if your university has an e-library you can view any journal, print it
and those that are not available you can make an order for them.
General Websites; Generally websites do not contain very reliable
information so their content should be checked for
the reliability before quoting from them.
Weblogs: Weblogs are also becoming common. They are actually
diaries written by different people. These diaries are as reliable to use
as personal written diaries.
ADVANTAGES OF SECONDARY DATA
Inexpensive
Easily accessible
Immediately available
Will provide essential background and help to
clarify or refine research problem – essential
for literature review
Secondary data sources will provide research
method alternatives.
Will also alert the researcher to any potential
difficulties.
DISADVANTAGES OF SECONDARY DATA
*Expensive
*Not immediately available – takes time to
define problem, sampling frame, method and
analysis.
*Not as readily accessible
*Incomplete Information
CONCLUSION
Primary research entails the use of
immediate data in determining the survival of the
market. The popular ways to collect primary data
consist of surveys, interviews and focus
groups, which shows that direct relationship
between potential customers and the companies.
Whereas secondary research is a means to
reprocess and reuse collected information as an
indication for betterments of the service or
product.

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Source of data in research

  • 1. Manu Kumar K M IInd MLISc Manasagagotri, Mysore.
  • 2. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANCE OF DATA AND DATA COLLECTION DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES PRIMARY DATA SOURCES OF PRIMARY DATA ADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY DATA DISADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY DATA SECONDARY DATA SOURCES OF SECONDARY DATA ADVANTAGES OF SECONDARY DATA DISADVANTAGES OF SECONDARY DATA CONCLUSION
  • 3. Data can be defined as the quantitative or qualitative values of a variable. Data is plural of datum which literally means to give or something given. Data is thought to be the lowest unit of information from which other measurements and analysis can be done. Data can be numbers, images, words, figures, facts or ideas. Data in itself cannot be understood and to get information from the data one must interpret it into meaningful information. There are various methods of interpreting data. Data sources are broadly classified into primary and secondary data.
  • 4. IMPORTANCE OF DATA AND DATA COLLECTION Data is one of the most important and vital aspect of any research studies. Researchers conducted in different fields of study can be different in methodology but every research is based on data which is analyzed and interpreted to get information. Data is the basic unit in statistical studies. Statistical information like census, population variables, health statistics, and road accidents records are all developed from data.
  • 5. DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES There are two sources of data collection techniques. Primary and Secondary data collection techniques, Primary data collection uses surveys, experiments or direct observations. Secondary data collection may be conducted by collecting information from a diverse source of documents or electronically stored information, census and market studies are examples of a common sources of secondary data. This is also referred to as "data mining."
  • 6. PRIMARY DATA Primary data means original data that has been collected specially for the purpose in mind. It means someone collected the data from the original source first hand. Data collected this way is called primary data. Primary data has not been published yet and is more reliable, authentic and objective. Primary data has not been changed or altered by human beings; therefore its validity is greater than secondary data.
  • 7. Survey Survey is most commonly used method in social sciences, management, marketing and psychology to some extent. Surveys can be conducted in different methods. Questionnaire Questionnaire is the most commonly used method in survey. Questionnaires are a list of questions either an open-ended or close - ended for which the respondent give answers. Questionnaire can be conducted via telephone, mail, live in a public area, or in an institute, through electronic mail or through fax and other methods. Interview Interview is a face-to-face conversation with the respondent. It is slow, expensive, and they take people away from their regular jobs, but they allow in-depth questioning and follow-up questions. Observations Observations can be done while letting the observing person know that he is being observed or without letting him know. Observations can also be made in natural settings as well as in artificially created environment.
  • 8. ADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY DATA Data interpretation is better. Targeted Issues are addressed. Efficient Spending for Information. Decency of Data. Addresses Specific Research Issues. Greater Control. Proprietary Issues.
  • 9. DISADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY RESEARCH High Cost Time Consuming Inaccurate Feed-backs More number of resources is required
  • 10. SECONDARY DATA Secondary data is the data that has been already collected by and readily available from other sources. When we use Statistical Method with Primary Data from another purpose for our purpose we refer to it as Secondary Data. It means that one purpose's Primary Data is another purpose's Secondary Data. So that secondary data is data that is being reused. Such data aremore quickly obtainable than the primary data. These secondary data may be obtained from many sources, including literature, industry surveys, compilations from computerized databases and information systems, and computerized or mathematical models of environmental processes.
  • 11. Published Printed Sources There are varieties of published printed sources. Their credibility depends on many factors. For example, on the writer, publishing company and time and date when published. New sources are preferred and old sources should be avoided as new technology and researches bring new facts into light. Books Books are available today on any topic that you want to research. The uses of books start before even you have selected the topic. After selection of topics books provide insight on how much work has already been done on the same topic and you can prepare your literature review. Books are secondary source but most authentic one in secondary sources. Journals/periodicals Journals and periodicals are becoming more important as far as data collection is concerned. The reason is that journals provide up-to-date information which at times books cannot and secondly, journals can give information on the very specific topic on which you are researching rather talking about more general topics. Magazines/Newspapers Magazines are also effective but not very reliable. Newspaper on the other hand is more reliable and in some cases the information can only be obtained from newspapers as in the case of some political studies.
  • 12. Published Electronic Sources As internet is becoming more advance, fast and reachable to the masses; it has been seen that much information that is not available in printed form is available on internet. In the past the credibility of internet was questionable but today it is not. The reason is that in the past journals and books were seldom published on internet but today almost every journal and book is available online. Some are free and for others you have to pay the price. E-journals: e-journals are more commonly available than printed journals. Latest journals are difficult to retrieve without subscription but if your university has an e-library you can view any journal, print it and those that are not available you can make an order for them. General Websites; Generally websites do not contain very reliable information so their content should be checked for the reliability before quoting from them. Weblogs: Weblogs are also becoming common. They are actually diaries written by different people. These diaries are as reliable to use as personal written diaries.
  • 13. ADVANTAGES OF SECONDARY DATA Inexpensive Easily accessible Immediately available Will provide essential background and help to clarify or refine research problem – essential for literature review Secondary data sources will provide research method alternatives. Will also alert the researcher to any potential difficulties.
  • 14. DISADVANTAGES OF SECONDARY DATA *Expensive *Not immediately available – takes time to define problem, sampling frame, method and analysis. *Not as readily accessible *Incomplete Information
  • 15. CONCLUSION Primary research entails the use of immediate data in determining the survival of the market. The popular ways to collect primary data consist of surveys, interviews and focus groups, which shows that direct relationship between potential customers and the companies. Whereas secondary research is a means to reprocess and reuse collected information as an indication for betterments of the service or product.