Research Methods Report: Data Collection, DIKW Pyramid, Analysis

This report delves into research methodologies, emphasizing the DIKW (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom) pyramid and various data collection techniques. It explores Russell's approach to self-development through societal support and its relevance to qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The report elucidates the DIKW model's role in knowledge management, detailing how data transforms into information, knowledge, and ultimately, wisdom. It distinguishes between primary and secondary data collection methods, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each, including surveys, interviews, observations, and the use of magazines, newspapers, and journals. Practical examples, such as car sales data, fruit sales percentages, and gold medal counts, are provided to illustrate the transformation of raw data into meaningful information. The analysis of these examples showcases the interpretation of data to derive actionable insights.

: Component 2 Research Methods

Table of Contents
Discuss research...............................................................................................................................1
Rusell approach................................................................................................................................2
Data collection, use and process of DIKW pyramid........................................................................3
Turn Data to information, Class survey...........................................................................................5

My details
Table of Content
Discuss research
Research can be describe as the proper or systematic process that is used for studying the
different elements of the topic. This is significant for collecting and gathering information about
various aspects that is associated to the selected topic. This is refer as the creative work which is
undertaken in order to maximise the different set of information and data regarding to particular
subject. It is essential for a researcher to consider different ways and approaches in order to
conduct effective research as well as attain desired outcomes. Great research follows a
methodical way to deal with catch exact data. Researchers need to rehearse morals and a set of
principles while mentioning objective facts or reaching inferences. The examination depends on
sensible thinking and includes both inductive and deductive methods. The research can be
explain as the systematic investigation that is turn into the study of materials as well as sources
in order to establish the facts as well as reach new conclusion as well as accomplish desired
outcomes Research is characterized as the formation of new knowledge and/or the utilization of
existing knowledge in a new and inventive manner to create new ideas, philosophies and
understandings. Through proper research investigator will be able to analyse and evaluate the
proper information regarding different aspects that is associated with the research topic as well as
help in taking right and accurate decisions. This could incorporate blend and investigation of past
research to the degree that it prompts new and imaginative results. research is steady with an
expansive thought of research and experimental development as involving inventive work
attempted on a deliberate premise to expand the load of knowledge, including knowledge of
humanity, culture and society, and the utilization of this supply of knowledge to devise new
applications. Systematic and proper research will assist in analysing and evaluate correct
information that is collected from different sources as well as help in taking right decision.
1

Rusell approach
This can be describe as the educational process that is used for self development. it has been
determined that self development and growth is possible through the support or society. This
play crucial role in overall improvement and self development of an individual. So resell is an
approaches that is assist in gathering as well as evaluating qualitative and quantitative
information in proper and systematic manner. This is one of the effective and efficient approach
that will help individual to analyse data, information, knowledge as well as wisdom about the
different aspects of business.
Ruselll approach helps in collecting proper valid as well as reliable outcome towards
specific area of study or topic. It has been identified that qualitative approach in the Rusell
consist of different types of methodologies that consist of inductive approach, interpretivisim
philosophy as well as many other aspects which will assist in finding and collecting accurate
information. All of these are consider to be effective methodologies as well as facilitate
investigators with the motive of accomplishing common goals or objectives that is as per the
requirement of the topic. It has been determined that quantitative approach that is included under
Rusell approach consist of different kinds of methods such as deductive approach or positivism
philosophy and many other. These methodologies are effective in order to facilitate investigator
with the motive of accomplishing of particulate aims or objective that is according to the
requirement of the research topic.
DIKW model is refer as the pyramid that is used in order to collect method that is roots in
the proper knowledge management process in order to determine the way individual move from
data to information to knowledge and then to wisdom through the components of actions and
decision making. This is significant in order to gain insight as well as value regarding different
sorts of data such as big data, small data, unstructured data and so on. This is significant model
that will assist in development of accurate knowledge regarding the subject. This has been
2

introduces to the class of model for demonstrating purported functional as well as create
structural relationship between information, data, wisdom and knowledge.
Data collection, use and process of DIKW pyramid
Data collection process is consider as one of the significant process that will assist in gathering
information regarding any field of study. It has been analysed that there are majorly two
important method of data collection that is primary and secondary. DIKW pyramid is majorly
used for the identification of the relationship between data, information, knowledge as well as
wisdom.
Data collection
Data collection can be describe as the process that is used to gather and collect
information from different sources. This is significant process that will assist in identifying and
analysing information so that desired outcomes could be accomplished. Data collection is
characterized as the system of gathering, estimating and breaking down exact bits of knowledge
for research utilizing standard approved methods. A researcher can assess their theory based on
gathered data. Data collection is the most common way of get-together and estimating data on
factors of interest, in a set up precise style that empowers one to respond to expressed research
questions, test hypotheses, and assess results. there are different sources and approaches that
could be consider by researcher in order to collect and gather appropriate information. Data
collection methods are majorly classified into two parts that is primary and secondary method.
Both of these are effective and efficient methods that will assist researcher to collect appropriate
information about the topic in order to accomplish desired outcomes. primary and secondary
methods of data collection is mention below in detail –
Primary method of data collection – This is refer as one of the most effective method in
order to collect accurate and appropriate information about the topic. Primary method of data
collection is significant for identifying first hand information that is never used before.
Researcher who is collecting primary method is known as the owner of the data. There are
different techniques which is included in primary data collection approach such as survey,
interviews, observation and experiments. All of these are approaches or techniques will help in
determining right data about the research topic as well as successfully accomplishing desired
objectives. The main advantage of considering primary data is that researcher will be able to gain
3

accurate data that is used for the first time. through this to the point information could be
collected and assist in gaining right information. There are some disadvantages that could be
faced by researcher who is considering primary method of data collection. The main issues is
that researcher will have to invest more time and cost in order to gather information from
primary methods.
Secondary method of data collection – This can be explain as the way of collecting and
gathering information that is already collected in primary source. It has been analysed that
secondary method of data collection is a way of gathering data that has been collected by some
other researcher than the actual user. Information and data is collected through the sources of
secondary data is already available as well as analysed by some other researcher. There are
number of ways and an approach that is included in secondary data collection is magazines,
newspaper, books and journals and so on. This consist of both either published data or
unpublished data. There are some pros and cons for considering secondary data collection
method such as it will help in saving lots of time and cost of the researcher. Investigator will
have to comparatively invest less time in order to gather information form secondary method. It
has been analysed that the major cons of secondary sources of data collection is that it is not able
to provide right and accurate information which is relevant to the research topic.
Use of DIKW pyramid
It has been analysed that DIKW is majorly used for pyramid framework in order to identify
continuum of CDS requirements. This is one of the effective approach as DIKW pyramid is used
in order to successfully meet information needs, facilitating data capturing as well as guiding
knowledge that is based on decision making and so on.
Process of DIKW pyramid
There are various phase which is included in DIKW pyramid process and this is mention below
in proper manner.
 Data – This is significant model that assist researcher in collecting accurate data as per
the topic.
 Information – In this phase collected data has been process in order to gather appropriate
information which is more structured, organised and properly.
4

 Knowledge – This is accurate step which is used in order to develop effective idea,
notion, learning as well as concept regarding the topic.
 Wisdom – The DIKW pyramid helps in gathering proper understanding and integrating
of the knowledge about the selected topic.
Turn Data to information, Class survey
Data
Car sales this year
in £
Quarter Money
Q1 £1,00,000
Q2 £80,000
Q3 £50,000
Q4 £45,000
Interpretation – Through the analysis of the above collected information it has been analysed that
in Q 1 car sales are maximum that is £1,00,000 where as in Q 4 car sales are lowest that is
£45,000. The sales of care is decreasing very quarter.
5

Data
Fruit sold last week as a
percentage
Type % of Fruit
Banana 30.00%
Apple 10.00%
Orange 40.00%
Pineapple 20.00%
Interpretation – from the above shown pie chart it has been analysed that there is maximum sales
of oranges that is 40 %. Where as banana and pineapple sales is 30 % and 20 % respectively.
there is lowest sales of Apple that is 10 %.
Data
Gold Medals in the games
last year
Country # of golds
England 5
Scotland 4
Wales 3
N Ireland 4
6

Interpretation – As per the above shown graphical representation it has been analysed that
England has maximum Gold Medals in the games that is 5. Where as N Ireland and Scotland has
4 and 4 gold medals. Apart from this Wales has the lowest gold medals that is only 3.
7

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Yang, C., Guo, L. and Wen, H., 2021. Research on the Competitiveness Evaluation of Private
Economy Based on Principal Component Analysis. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 9(10),
pp.152-162.
Shyian, D., Ulianchenko, N. and Honcharova, K., 2021. An innovative component in generating
efficiency of sunflower production. Economics & Education, 6(2), pp.23-28.
Shatrov, J. and et,al., 2021. Improving Acetabular Component Positioning in Total Hip
Arthroplasty: A Cadaveric Study of an Inertial Navigation Tool and a Novel Registration
Method. HSS Journal®, p.15563316211051727.
Fellows, R.F. and Liu, A.M., 2021. Research methods for construction. John Wiley & Sons.
8