Pdf) data collection data collection authors: huma parveen aligarh muslim university nayeem showkat aligarh muslim university references ( 14) figures ( 8) abstract and figures the module. methods of data collection in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research learning objectives after reading this chapter, you should be able to • list the six major methods of data collection. quantitative research chapter 4 choosing your survey questions chapter 5choosing the right survey question types. introduction to methods of data collection by now, it should be abundantly clear that behavioral research involves the collection of data and that there are a variety of ways to do so. collecting qualitative data this book provides a practical and accessible guide to collecting qualitative data that moves beyond the traditional focus on face- to- face interviews. for example, if we wanted to measure aggressive behavior in children, we could collect those data by observing children with our eyes, by using data collected through quantitative methods are often believed to yield more objective and accurate information because they were collected using standardized methods, can be replicated, and, unlike qualitative data, can be analyzed using sophisticated statistical techniques. the ultimate guide to effective data collection chapter 1survey design: creating your research question, outcomes and indicators chapter 2data collection methods chapter 3qualitative data collection pdf vs. • explain the difference between method of data collection and research method.