ENGINEERING DATA ANALYSIS
Chapter 1
Methods of Data
Collection
DATA COLLECTION
 is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables
of interest in an established systematic fashion that enables one to
answer stated research questions, test hypothesis, and evaluate
outcomes
TYPES OF DATA
PRIMARY DATA

is the kind of data that is collected directly from the data source without going
through any existing sources

it is mostly collected especially for a research project and may be shared
publicly to be used for another research

often reliable, authentic and objective in as much as it was collected with the
purpose of addressing a particular research problem

it is noteworthy that primary data is not commonly collected because of the high
cost of implementation
this data is collected directly from its original source which in most cases are the
data collected by organizations
during market research, product
research,
and
competitive
analysis
people
who use
this type
of data
existing and potential customers
examples

government authorized
agencies, investigators,
research-based private
institutions