Data collection is the process by which scientists, scholars, and other researchers gather information to test their hypotheses and arguments. There are many different ways to gather data, including visual observation, textual interpretation, interviews, surveys, and experiments. Because data is gathered and then analyzed by researchers to prove a point or advance an argument, it is important that researchers follow guidelines on accuracy and ethics. At US universities, these guidelines are... więcej

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