Challenges of Data Collection
In my years in the public education system focusing on science and technology, there is no doubt that I have been taught the importance of data. Data is the basis for change, the evidence for decision making and without which progress cannot be made. The process of data collection, however, has never occurred to me more than it has in this course. Particularly, the PHP has showed me the stark differences between automated data collection via machine, and self-reporting from another person. Relying on another person to report data is a unique challenge which brings up issues of consistency and inherent bias. Thus, my goal for the next segment of the project is to acquire data in the most objective possible way. Regardless, it has been an enlightening experience to experience a small part of qualitative research that is not strictly scientific.
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