Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection (MEA 203)
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MEA 203 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA COLLECTION
Module Objective
To equip learners with practical skills in designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to:
1. Distinguish quantitative and qualitative research.
2. Select appropriate data collection methods.
3. Design questionnaires.
4. Develop interview guides.
5. Conduct focus group discussions.
6. Apply basic sampling methods.
7. Train data collectors.
8. Manage field data collection.
9. Apply ethical standards.
10. Identify and reduce data collection bias.
Module Content
1. Quantitative research
2. Qualitative research
3. Mixed-method approaches
4. Survey design
5. Questionnaire development
6. Interviews
7. Key Informant Interviews
8. Focus Group Discussions
9. Observation
10. Case studies
11. Document review
12. Sampling principles
13. Probability sampling
14. Non-probability sampling
15. Enumerator training
16. Field supervision
17. Data collection ethics
18. Informed consent
19. Data protection
20. Data collection quality control
Practical Output
Design and implement a small data collection exercise.
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
Admissions: admissions@pathsu.education