Quantitative Data Gathering Methods and Techniques

Ahmed Salhin, Anthony Kyiu, Babak Taheri, Catherine Porter, Nikolaos Valantasis-Kanellos, Christian König

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Abstract

The conclusions of any quantitative research must be supported by appropriate data. This chapter discusses the methods of collecting quantitative data for research. It begins by giving an overview of the nature of quantitative research. It also discusses the two major sources of collecting quantitative data. For primary data collection, issues such as sampling, measurement and surveys are discussed. Examples and sources of obtaining secondary data are also presented. Finally, some ideas are provided for how to evaluate quantitative data in order to ensure it is appropriate for analysis.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch Methods for Accounting and Finance
Chapter9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sep 2016
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameThe Global Management Series
PublisherGoodfellow Publishers Ltd

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