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4.0.1 Introduction to Data Collection and Analysis

Course subject(s) Module 4. Data Collection & Analysis

Now that you have heard all about the different methods, it is time to put them to use and start to find out how you collect and analyze data.

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This module covers the topics:

  • Data Collection & Data Management,
  • Quantitative Data Analysis,
  • Qualitative Data Analysis,
  • Validation & Verification of Data and Analysis results, and
  • Data Interpretation.

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At the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Explain the different ways you can collect and manage data,
  • Know what open data is,
  • List the main quantitative analysis methods and their restrictions,
  • Do a simple quantitative analysis,
  • List the main qualitative analysis methods and their restrictions,
  • Do a simple qualitative analysis,
  • Validate and Verify analyses and data, and
  • Interpret the data and underlying analyses.
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