METHODS AND SOURCES OF DATA COLLECTION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Abdulmalik Iyabo B

Abstract

A research opens door for a debate, especially about claims on contribution to knowledge as well as about methods and meanings. This paper therefore examines the methods and sources of data collection in educational research. First, the concept of research, educational research and data were looked into as given by various authors. It then focuses on observation, personal interview and questionnaire as a method of data collection. The study also goes further to examine the two sources of data collection which are primary data and secondary data. The paper therefore suggested that researcher should be careful in collecting data for research undertaking.