Importance of Data Collection in Dissertation Writing

eMBA QMR module

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Reflective report...............................................................................................................................1
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Reflective report
While writing dissertation file it is very important for individuals such as me to pay
attention towards some major elements. These are sources of data, questionnaire development,
using electronic data collection and analysis application, probability, data and descriptive
analysis, interviews and the way in which research could be performed. With the help of all of
them I will be able to complete a research in systematic manner as they are considered as base of
a dissertation.
While conducting research I have gained knowledge about different sources of
information which could be used to gather information for successful completion of it. There are
two main types of them first one is primary and another is secondary. When researchers use fresh
information to complete the research then primary sources are used and when already collected
details are used then secondary resources are used to conduct the whole research.
With the help of them I have analysed that to perform primary research it is very
important for the researchers to have effective communication skills. These are required to
conduct survey or ask respondents to fill questionnaire. If a person working on a dissertation is
not able to interact with others properly then it is not possible for them complete it in appropriate
manner as it may create issues to gather accurate information. For the purpose of conducting
secondary research it is very important for individuals like me to make sure that I have good
knowledge of online sources such as websites, books and journals. With the help of all of the
research could be conducted in systematic manner.
Both the sources of information has helped me to while demonstrating research and
statical knowledge because all of them guides me to get an insight into the ways which are
beneficial for the development of a project. All the information which is gathered from these
resources are used for the purpose of data analysis so that a conclusion could be made on the
basis of them.
Data analysis has benefited me to develop my critical thinking and analysis skills because
the collected details were assessed by me to make a judgement and find appropriate solutions for
research questions. It is the process of transforming, modelling, cleansing and inspecting the
details that are gathered to complete a dissertation. It has helped me to improve my decision
making skills because it supports to make a informing conclusion as well as the decisions which
are formed by a researcher for the research.
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