1. Data collection

2. Data collection
Data collection is one of the most important steps of research work in the stage of implementation.
It includes many elements:

3. Data collection Preparatory: Getting the official approvals
Informing local authorities: health, administrative, governmental,…
Allocate the budget
Time table

4. Data collection 2. The questionnaire: Designing the questionnaire
Borrowing/modification
Discussion and revision
Pilot study
Finalization
Coding

5. Data collection 3. The Team: Recruiting the team Assigning team leader
Training the team (data collection, communication)
distributing the roles

6. Data collection 4. Field work: Determine sample size
Allocate the target place and population
Sampling technique
Pilot sample

7. Data collection Communication Ethical issue Culture considerations
Coping for non response
Dealing with unexpected events

8. Data collection 5. Quality control: Double checking Timeline
Data completeness
Data cleaning
Data analysis

9. Data collection 6. Quality entry: Choose a statistical program
Data entry
Double checking
Data analysis
Tabulation and graphic presentation