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Factors to weigh when considering electronic data collection.

Karen L Courtney1, Catherine K Craven

  • 1University of Missouri, Columbia, USA. CourtneyKL@health.missouri.edu

The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research = Revue Canadienne De Recherche En Sciences Infirmieres
|November 5, 2005
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Researchers can choose the best electronic data collection methods by considering population, data, and resource factors. This ensures appropriate data collection for surveys, diaries, and research instruments.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Electronic data collection methods (Web, e-mail, computers) are increasingly considered for surveys, diaries, and focus groups.
  • Prior research highlights the importance of carefully selecting data collection methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate key factors guiding researchers in selecting appropriate electronic data collection methods.
  • To provide a framework for making informed decisions on data collection strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of prior research findings on electronic data collection.
  • Identification and categorization of key factors influencing method selection.
  • Analysis of population, data, and resource characteristics.

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Main Results:

  • Key factors include population characteristics (age, gender, socio-economic status, technology access).
  • Data factors involve topic sensitivity, time sensitivity, longitudinal, and contextual data.
  • Resource factors encompass financial, time, and technological availability.

Conclusions:

  • Examining these factors enables researchers to select data collection methods suitable for specific projects.
  • Demographic and technological shifts will continue to influence data collection possibilities.