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Quantitative Data Collection Techniques

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What are the types of quantitative data collection techniques?

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One technique is a survey. Survey is a collection of quantitative data that administers a set of questions or statements to sample of people.

Survey's and Questionnaires

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One form of conducting a survey can be through verbal administration or by taking a questionnaire that involves open-ended or closed-responses. First, good questions must be composed. Watch this video on how to create good survey questions.

Open-ended Questions

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Although, open-ended questions fall under surveys. It can also be considered as qualitative, which fosters more thoughts and feelings.

Closed-response Questions

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Closed-response questions present a question with specific answer choices, making it easy to collect numerical data from surveys.

Audio of Closed-response vs. Open-ended Questions

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The photo above show both a closed-response and an open-ended question. Listen to the explanation of the previous board of comparing the closed-response to the open-ended response. The explanation is being summarized from pages 144-145 from Chapter 5 in Action Research.

Rating Scales: Likert

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The next technique of quantitative data collection is rating scales. Their are two main types of scales is Likert and Likert-type. According to Chapter 5 in Action Research, A Likert (pronounced "lick-ert") scale begins with a statement and then asks individuals to respond on an agree/disagree continuum." (pg. 146)

Rating Scales: Likert-type Scale

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On page 148 in Chapter 5 it states, "The Likert-type scale also exists on a continuum. It requires participants to respond on a scale that examines quality, frequency of occurrence, or level of comfort." The scale can vary from excellent to poor, always to never, or very comfortable to not at all comfortable. Above is an example of a Likert-type scale found on page 148 in Action Research.

On-line Survey Resources

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The Internet has various resources to collect data. Some resources cost; however, some are free to use. The next four boards will showcase a few of those resources.

Survey Monkey

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The first online resource is Survey Monkey. It has several features and various ways to create a survey. To receive more detailed information on Survey Monkey, watch the Demo Video or go to https://www.surveymonkey.com.

SN: Zoomerang is an online resource that is mentioned; however, it is now powered by Survey Monkey.

Checkbox

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Next, is Checkbox. Although it appears to have several features, including a demo. The case studies and blog posts that hold customer's experiences lack updates posts. The most recent was in May of 2024. Linked is a blog about how a major university focused on health research automated their conflict of interest. For more information go to http://www.checkbox.com.

Poll Everywhere

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Lastly, Poll Everywhere is one the most popular websites chosen for surveys; especially in higher education. The site has demos and blogs as the other sources previously discussed, yet the feature being highlighted is their Poll Everywhere Resource Library. To find out more information on Poll Everywhere, go to http://www.polleverywhere.com.

Checklist

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The next technique discussed under Quantitative Data Collection is creating checklists. The difference between checklists, surveys, or rating scales is they present opposite response options versus a continuum.

Checklist

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On page 152, Checklist is defined as, "a list of behaviors, characteristics, skills, or other entities that a researcher is interested in investigating."

Formative and Summative Classroom Assessments

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The final technique discussed in pages 144-154 under Quantitative Data Collection is Formative and Summative Classroom Assessments. Formative assessments happen during instruction to guide adjustments in teaching and often include observations, oral questions, and student reflections. Summative assessments take place after a significant period of instruction, such as at the end of a unit or course, to evaluate overall student achievement or assign final grades. Watch this short PowToon YouTube video for a quick overview of formative and summative assessments in the classroom.