Data+Collection

=Data Collection (Topic) (GWU EMSE 216-8000)=

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Data Acquisition: " Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest in an accepted systematic fashion. Rigorous collection methodologies, when based on a foundation of solid data selection, enable researchers to answer the research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.

"Data collection methods vary by discipline and data types; but the emphasis on ensuring accurate collection remains the same. Both the selection of appropriate data collection instruments and clearly delineated instructions for their use reduce the likelihood of error." - [|CITI]

"**Data collection** is a term used to describe a process of preparing and collecting [|data] - for example as part of a [|process improvement] or similar project. The purpose of data collection is to obtain information to keep on record, to make decisions about important issues, to pass information on to others. Primarily, data is collected to provide information regarding a specific topic." - Wikipedia


 * Sources**
 * Data and Acquistion Management. (2011). In CITI, Collborataive Institutional Training Initiative. Retrieved February 1, 2011, from []
 * Data collection. (2010, November 2). In //Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia//. Retrieved 17:40, February 1, 2011, from []

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