Research Report: Data Collection, Research Types and Methods

This report provides a comprehensive overview of research methodologies, beginning with an introduction to the concept of research and its significance in generating new knowledge. The main body delves into the different types of research, distinguishing between primary and secondary research, and highlights their respective roles in data collection. It then contrasts quantitative and qualitative research, outlining their key differences in terms of meaning, techniques, and sources. The report further explores the advantages and disadvantages of various data collection methods, providing a balanced perspective on their practical implications. Finally, the report concludes by summarizing the key findings and emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate research methods and data collection techniques. The report includes a detailed table of contents and a list of references to support the information presented.

Define Research

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY .....................................................................................................................................3
Research ..........................................................................................................................................3
Types of research.............................................................................................................................3
Comparison between quantitative & qualitative research...............................................................3
Advantages and disadvantages of data collection methods ............................................................4
CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES.....................................................................................................................................6
Books & Journal:.............................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
A research is broader concept which require deep level of knowledge and understanding.
(Barton, 2019. In this report, it comprises of types of research, comparison between quantitative &
qualitative research, advantages & disadvantages of data collection methods. With changing period
of time, it is important to generate new concepts & knowledge.
MAIN BODY
Research
It is process of developing or creation of new knowledge within a particular field. It
focuses on gathering of credentials, data with aim of understand the issue. It is essential to
implement research so that new credentials is gained (WIESE, 2018).
Types of research
There are two types of research which is primary and secondary & are used by investigator
depending upon requirements or needs. Both types of research are important & play important role
in collecting of credentials.
Primary research
It is defined as research in which information is being collected on the basis of using new or
fresh sources. In this, it includes source such as questionnaire, interviews, surveys etc.
Secondary research
It refers to research in which data is gathered through use of secondary resources. It is less
time consuming as compared to primary because information is already collected by others. It
involves sources like books, magazine, newspaper, etc.
Comparison between quantitative & qualitative research
BASIS Quantitate Qualitative
Meaning It refers to information or data
which is numerical form, or in
numbers which can be
determined(Park, 2016).
It refers to gathering of data in
form of descriptive &
subjective which can be only
observed.
Techniques In this to determine numerical
data certain techniques are used
like Likert scale etc.
In this, observation is used as
technique to examine data.
Sources It includes types of sources like
surveys, observation, secondary
It involves sources like
interviews, focus groups,

data. secondary data etc.
Advantages and disadvantages of data collection methods
Data collection is a process of gathering information & evaluating results. Data is being
collected for a specific purpose and which is needed to be well defined. To gather data, there are
several types of methods which are explained below-
Primary data collection – Advantages
 In this method, original data is gathered through sources like surveys, interviews etc.
 It enhances the reliability of information at higher scale.
 By obtaining new credentials, appropriate recommendations can be made about research.
Disadvantages
 It is time consuming and cost expensive approach of gathering data(Barton, 2019).
 Market research is to be conducted to use this approach.
Secondary data – Advantages
 In this, information related to field is easily available & which can be used by investigator
properly.
 It is less time consuming as compared to primary approach.
Disadvantages
 The collected credential is not always reliable which can cause problem in research.
 It is not always possible to find appropriate sources for specific field (WIESE, 2018).

CONCLUSION
The above explained report states that research is deep concept which is needed to be carried
out in appropriate manner. So, discussions have been made about types of research, advantages &
disadvantages of data collection methods. Then further comparison between quantitative and
qualitative research is also discussed.

REFERENCES
Books & Journal:
Barton, 2019. Innovations and Advances in the Measurement of Social Validity in EI/ECSE
Reserach.
WIESE,, RESERACH SUMMARY 2018.
Park, J. and Park, M., 2016. Qualitative versus quantitative research methods: Discovery or
justification?.Journal of Marketing Thought,3(1), pp.1-8.
Brannen, 2017.Mixing methods: Qualitative and quantitative research. Routledge.
Strimel, 2020. A meta-synthesis of primary and secondary student design cognition
research.International Journal of Technology and Design Education,30(2), pp.243-274.
Wenyan, 2019. A comparison research between 2003 and 2018 edition of primary and secondary
school library (room) regulations.Journal of the National Library of China, (1), p.6.