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Library and its Users Jovita Kaur, Lovely Professional University
Notes Unit 8: Techniques and Tools of Library Surveys
CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
8.1 Primary Data Collection Methods
8.2 Questionnaires
8.3 Interviews
8.4 Observation
8.5 Case Study
8.6 Summary
8.7 Keywords
8.8 Review Questions
8.9 Further Readings
Objectives
After studying this unit, you will be able to:
• Discuss primary data collction methods
• Explain questionnaires and interviews.
Introduction
Data Collection is an important aspect of any type of survey. Inaccurate data collection can impact
the results of a study and ultimately lead to invalid results. In this section, we will discuss some of
the most important methods of data collection.
8.1 Primary Data Collection Methods
In primary data collection, you collect the data yourself using methods such as interviews and
questionnaires.
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