Data Collection Methods

3 credits · Graduate School

Data collection methods to build theory and investigate theory empirically. Creating a pre-analysis plan. Practical skills to undertake surveys, focus groups, semi-structured interviews, archival or web data collection, and behavioral tasks. Role of experimental intervention. Ethics on working with human subjects. Access and collaboration with NGOs and policymakers. Logistics such as timelines, budgets, grant proposals, data management, and incentivizing or managing employees. [3]