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Data Collection Methodology

Research is critical to the success of evidence-based management. For this discussion, describe the following:

• What data collection methodology is.
• At least two different methods of collecting data. Include the pros and cons of each method you describe.

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Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Evaluate the collection methods that both you and your peer identified. Which do you believe is the best to use? Is there a best one to use, or would different methods be used at different times? Explain.