This Lecture paper is prepare for Methods of Data Collection. This lecture paper is focus on Types of Data, Methods of Collection of Primary Data, Observation Method, Types of Observation, Participant observation, Non-participant observation, Strengths of the participant type of observation, Weaknesses of Observation, Merits of the interview method, Pre- requisites and basic tenets of interviewing, Collection of Data using Questionnaires, What are the main aspects of a questionnaire? Question formulation and wording, Difference between Questionnaires and Schedules, Pictorial Techniques, etc.
