This page describes key components and considerations involved in collecting data through surveys and questionnaires, administrative data, and field research.
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This section highlights key issues in survey research and questionnaire design.
Administrative Data
This section describes the advantages and limitations of administrative data, obtaining and learning about administrative data, and sampling.
Field Research
This section describes the methods of field research, including direct observation, participant observation, and qualitative interviews.