Module 3

Module 3 gets down to the task of actually collecting data, and in doing so introduces a set of data collection techniques useful in social research:

  • Qualitative techniques, including Interview, Observation and Document Analysis
  • Quantitative Techniques, including Survey and Statistical Counts.

Module 3 details the use of these data collection techniques and explores the applications they have in social research.

Module Videos

Video 3-1: Quantitative Techniques

Video 3-2: Qualitative Techniques

Video 3-3: The Research Persona and Organising Data