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{{activity|wcd| on data collection.|10 }} Data collection is an essential part of many EBL activities. It is important that data is carefully and accurately collected. Otherwise, the interpretations and conclusions you draw from your enquiry can be very misleading. For instance, you would not want your profile in the previous activity to contain any mistakes about yourself. Some common methods of data collection include: | {{activity|wcd| on data collection.|10 }} Data collection is an essential part of many EBL activities. It is important that data is carefully and accurately collected. Otherwise, the interpretations and conclusions you draw from your enquiry can be very misleading. For instance, you would not want your profile in the previous activity to contain any mistakes about yourself. Some common methods of data collection include: | ||
* | * Reading reference material in a library or on the Internet | ||
* | * Conducting an interview | ||
* | * Using questionnaires | ||
* | * Doing an experiment. | ||
Discuss with each other whether you are familiar with each of these data collection activities. | Discuss with each other whether you are familiar with each of these data collection activities. | ||
