Challenges and pitfalls of data collection

Title
Challenges and pitfalls of data collection
Publication Date
2007
Author(s)
Westaway, Kerrie
Editor
Editor(s): Terrence Hays and Rafat Hussain
Type of document
Conference Publication
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Australian College of Educators
Place of publication
Deakin West, Australia
UNE publication id
une:4219
Abstract
Data collection is a vital phase of the research process. The purpose of data collection is to obtain accurate, high quality meaningful data that are maximally effective in answering the research questions. without this, the robustness and correctness of the study will be questioned. Subsequently, effective management and execution of the data collection process is essential. Even with considerable time and effort devoted to the process it can be challenging and unpredictable time. It frequently takes longer than anticipated, is often more demanding and difficult than first thought and can take the researcher through a kaleidoscope of emotions from feeling intense excitement and a sense of achievement to feelings of self-doubt and anguish. This research project was no exception and several issues arose during the process of data collection that both confronted and challenged the researcher. This paper will discuss some of those challenges and pitfalls faced when collecting quantitative data for a descriptive survey that investigated the management of the International Normalised Ratio (INR) in warfarin therapy during the initial five months of treatment. It will also elucidate to the strategies that were employed to overcome those challenges on order to obtain the intended quality and quantity of data within the limits of the study.
Link
Citation
Bridging the Gap between Ideas and Doing Research: Proceedings of the Inaugural Postgraduate Research Conference, p. 403-413
ISBN
9781920819231
Start page
403
End page
413

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