Measurement tools for data collection

When choosing a specific tool or measure for collecting information, researchers must consider the structure of the tool being chosen (is data going to be collected informally or in a  formal setting?), whether statistical analysis can be performed on the tool, whether the tool interferes with the subjects' normal lifestyle, and what objectivity the tool produces. This list of measurement tools identifies the pros and cons of each, and will help you determine which approach to data collection is right for you.