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| Paper Title: | A Comparative Analysis of Data Collection Methodologies: Trade-offs in Validity, Cost, and Richness for Empirical Social Science |
| Authors Name: | Dr. Het T Trivedi , Shukla Komal J |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2510069 |
| Published In: | Volume 10 Issue 10, October-2025 |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.56975/ijrti.v10i10.206801 |
| Abstract: | The strategic choice of a data collection methodology is the most critical determinant of a study's validity and generalizability in social and behavioral research. This paper synthesizes the methodological literature, critically comparing Surveys, In-depth Interviews, Structured Observation, and Controlled Experiments across five key dimensions: External Validity (Generalizability), Internal Validity (Causality/Richness), Cost, Time-to-Completion, and Vulnerability to Bias. The findings confirm that an inherent methodological trade-off exists: methods designed for breadth and efficiency (Surveys) sacrifice contextual richness, while methods prioritizing depth and authenticity (Interviews/Observation) are resource-intensive and often struggle with external validity. Crucially, only the Controlled Experiment is validated for establishing causal inference due to its manipulation and randomization capabilities. The analysis culminates in a framework advocating for methodological triangulation (mixed-methods) as the most effective strategy to mitigate the intrinsic limitations of any single approach, thereby enhancing the overall robustness of empirical social science research. |
| Keywords: | Data analysis Techniques, Survey, Modelling |
| Cite Article: | "A Comparative Analysis of Data Collection Methodologies: Trade-offs in Validity, Cost, and Richness for Empirical Social Science", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.a689-a692, October-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2510069.pdf |
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