Malavika G NairAIR 45 · CSE 2024 · 206 wordsTheir whole copy
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Techniques of data collection allows for the most efficient collection of data for the research based on its topic, reliability and validity etc.
ROLE OF DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUE
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(1) can impact Reliability and validity of research (2) Need to economise on procedure and field limitations. (3) Overcome social and technical barriers. Eg: Beteille not allowed to visit Dalit areas in Sripuram. Patriarchal attitude towards Leela Dube in village studies. (4) Relevance of method to purpose of research.
CASE STUDIES : A technique of studying a single phenomena in an in depth manner to provide a comprehensive view. Influenced from Management studies. Robert K. Yin, Tim May etc.
suggest the use of case studies in social research when:
(1) One phenomena is studied in depth e.g. Chauri Chaura Incident. (2) Historical Incidents which are documented. (3) To gain indepth understanding of particular issue. (4) Aids in further generalizations and micro level studies.
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Case studies are also limited due to their low reliability and validity and replication in other areas due to specificity. It is perhaps suitable only to certain areas: e.g. To enable further indepth studies of certain phenomena.
Case Studies are now rising in significance as a technique of data collection due to its unique properties.