1. Information
Data Bank
This information bank contains definitions, examples, advantages and
disadvantages of the each of the data collection methods listed (i.e.,
case studies, existing
information, personal interviews,
group interviews, written
surveys, phone surveys,
observation and mass
media/public hearings/public forums).
2. Sample
Data
In this section, each data collection method (i.e., case
studies, existing
information, personal
interviews, group interviews,
written surveys, phone
surveys, observation and
mass media/public
hearings/public forums) is used to create sample data for a hypothetical
example. After reading the data, you can take an interactive true/false
quiz to learn if the implication stated is correct. The quiz has a pop-up
help screen for incorrect responses.
3. Presentations
Here you will find multiple reporting
methods (i.e., abstracts
and briefings, annual reports,
brochures, exhibits,
fact sheets, news
releases, newsletters,
posters and slides
and overheads) and kinds of data
graphics (i.e., tables,
line graphs, bar
graphs, pie charts and diagrams)
you can use to present your findings. Each example is accompanied by
tips and figures.