Editlink provides professional online and physical data collection services for business, academia, civil sector entities, among others.
Primary Data Collection
Primary data is information that is collected for the first time for a specific research project. It can be collected through a variety of methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, observation, and experiments.
We offer a variety of primary data collection services, including:
- Survey Design: We can help you design a survey that is effective and efficient. We will work with you to determine the survey questions, the sample size, and the survey method.
- Survey Administration: We can administer your survey to a large number of people. We can do this online, over the phone, or in person.
- Survey Data Analysis: We can analyze your survey data and provide you with a report that includes the results of your survey.
Secondary Data Collection
Secondary data is information that has already been collected for another purpose. It can be found in a variety of sources, including government databases, academic journals, and industry reports.
We offer a variety of secondary data collection services, including:
- Data Search: We can help you find secondary data that is relevant to your research project. We have access to a wide range of databases, and we can help you narrow down your search to find the data that is most useful to you.
- Data Analysis: We can analyze secondary data and provide you with a report that includes the results of your analysis.
Questionnaire Design
A questionnaire is a tool that is used to collect data from a population. It is a series of questions that are asked of respondents in order to gather information about their attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, or demographics.
We can help you design a questionnaire that is effective and efficient. We will work with you to determine the questions that need to be asked, the order of the questions, and the type of questions that will be asked.
Focus Groups
A focus group is a qualitative research method that involves a small group of people who are led by a moderator in a discussion about a particular topic. Focus groups are often used to get feedback on new products or services, to understand customer needs, or to generate ideas for new research.
We can help you run a focus group that is effective and productive. We will work with you to select the participants, develop the discussion guide, and facilitate the discussion.
Interview Tools
We offer a variety of interview tools that can be used to collect data from a population. These tools include:
- In-person interviews: In-person interviews are conducted by a trained interviewer who meets with the respondent in person.
- Telephone interviews: Telephone interviews are conducted by a trained interviewer who calls the respondent on the telephone.
- Online interviews: Online interviews are conducted using a web-based survey tool.
Observation
Observation is a research method that involves watching and recording the behavior of people in a natural setting. Observation can be used to collect data on a variety of behaviors, including how people interact with each other, how they use products or services, or how they respond to a particular situation.
We can help you conduct an observation that is effective and ethical. We will work with you to develop a research plan, to select the setting for the observation, and to collect and record the data.
Spatial Data
Spatial data is data that has a geographic location. It can be used to track the movement of people or objects, to identify areas of high or low population density, or to study the impact of environmental factors on human behavior.
We can help you collect, analyze, and visualize spatial data. We have access to a variety of spatial data sources, and we can use our expertise to help you make sense of the data.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.