Methods of Data Collection: A Fundamental Tool of Research

Authors

  • Syeda Ayeman Mazhar PG Scholar, Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (PSM), Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Rubi Anjum Professor & Chairperson, Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (PSM), Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Ammar Ibne Anwar Assistant Professors (Stage II), Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (PSM), Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Abdul Aziz Khan Assistant Professors (Stage II), Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (PSM), Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Abstract

For conducting research, it is a must to collect data. Data is basically the information that is required for investigating a research problem after proper designing. The importance of data collection lies in the fact that without gathering the particular information the research could not be carried out. The data may be primary or secondary. Usually, the methods of primary data collection in behavioural sciences include observation methods, interviews, questionnaires, and through database. The sources of secondary data include the previously published books, magazines, journals, etc. and unpublished autobiographies and biographies, etc. Thus, data collection is mandatory to accomplish the research process and therefore, it is the fundamental tool of research. This paper reviews, in detail, the various methods and different ways of gathering the information for undertaking research.

 

How to cite this article:
Mazhar SA, Anjum R, Anwar AI, Khan AA. Methods of Data Collection: A Fundamental Tool of Research. J Integ Comm Health. 2021;10(1):6-10.

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Published

2021-06-14

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Integrated Community Health

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Review Article

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