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Data Collection

Effective data collection is essential for generating valid insights in the Develop stage.

Planning​

Define Data Requirements​

  • What data do you need?
  • What quality standards apply?
  • What volume is sufficient?

Select Collection Methods​

  • Surveys and questionnaires
  • Interviews
  • Observations
  • Document analysis
  • Experiments

Best Practices​

  1. Document everything - Collection procedures, decisions, deviations
  2. Maintain quality - Validation checks, consistency reviews
  3. Ethical compliance - Consent, privacy, data protection
  4. Backup regularly - Multiple copies, version control