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Economics · Ch 12 — Collection of Data

Mode Of Data Collection

12.3.2

Mode Of Data Collection

Once the instrument is ready, the data must actually be gathered. There are three basic modes of data collection:

  1. Personal Interviews — asking questions face-to-face.
  2. Mailing (questionnaire) Surveys — sending the questionnaire to respondents.
  3. Telephone Interviews — putting the questions over the phone. …