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Digital methods of collecting data allow to work faster and be more efficient. And we can make the best digital choice according to our needs

Right, they make your team work more easy

In one of our programs, we have had to simultaneously work with both digital and paper-based records. The transitory period is still ongoing. At times, as you test one system, you may want to keep the status quo for a while as a backup plan. Implementing a half baked system can be direly detrimental to the quality and safety of your data.

We need to consider rural communities which lack of technology facilities such as mobile phone and access to internet. Language also must be in local in all our monitoring activities.

Even though the mobile data collection(MDC) requires costly equipment but we have to consider that the larger is the size of the survey the larger is the savings.
MDC main benefits are the following

• it speed up the research with high efficiency. It is a model that saves time

• Low cost because it uses single data entry while the pen and paper system requires double data entry.

• it satisfy the data quality because it uses filter logic utilization

• it is customizable

• it controls and add the add flexibility of field work

• it ensures Data credibility

Going paperless is obviously the way to go especially now in the COVID 19 era. Online data collection makes it easy in data analysis as well. Some online data collection methods also have a facility, it saves time.

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Digital data collection tools indeed provide an efficient means of data capturing, analysis and dissemination. However, depending on the kind of project and where it is operating, it is necessary to use manual records to confirm what is being captured. In the event that a digital gadget malfunctioned, manual records can be a basis of backup.

In one of our programs, we have had to simultaneously work with both digital and paper-based records. The transitory period is still ongoing. At times, as you test one system, you may want to keep the status quo for a while as a backup plan. Implementing a half baked system can be direly detrimental to the quality and safety of your data.

Digital methods of collecting data have become very popular in the last two decades. The reasons why are obvious: where previously, running a survey required hundreds of hours of recording, copying and organizing paper, teams with the right technology can now easily record survey data on smartphones.

However, even as more and more information is collected digitally, it is still worth considering whether digital data collection is the best option for your team. Let’s take a look at a few of the advantages and remaining concerns surrounding digital methods for data collection.

Digital choice of data collection is very smart and competent.

Before choosing a digital data tool you have to consider the cost, availability of resources such as light e.t.c and the skills of the individuals

Digital choice as a mode for data collection is going to be popular with time as more people embrace the technology

The expansion of technology has seen the introduction of digital choices of data collection that have become increasingly popular in the last two decades. Some advantages of this introduction are as follows:

1. Efficient data collection.
2. Allows recording and sharing different data types.
3. Easy data management as it effortlessly synchronize with digital databases.
4. Data can be accessed by as many people as possible using the digital tool.
5. Data can be easily analyzed and visualized directly in the data system.

Digital methods of data collection is easy to conduct and more effective than manual method. But before you make a decision to switch from manual to digital, you are required to make preparations.

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Digital proliferation has forced many organization to begin shifting focus from manual data collection to digital methods of collecting data, the reasons why are obvious: where previously, running a survey required hundreds of hours of recording, copying and organizing paper, teams with the right technology can now easily record survey data on smartphones.

Digital methods of collecting data have become very popular these days. The reasons are obvious: then before before, carrying out a survey required a lot of time and organization, digital and technology now make it easy to record data collection. However, even as more and more information is being collected digitally, it is still worth considering whether collecting digital data is the best option for your team.

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Digital data collection can overcome all process.

Assessing digital choices is the best endeavorer since it gives you a chance to select the right method according to your need of data collection.

On assessing digital choices, different criteria of data should be considered, competences on the use of it as well as the cost of it.

Despite the few limitation of digital data collection especially in most developing countries, it still remains the best alternative in terms of data security though expensive.

In order to have a more efficient and effective M&E team, it is advisable to ensure your team members are skillful and knowledgeable in using the digital and paper platforms.

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There are pros and cons when it comes to using digital collection of data.

PROS:

• Very efficient way to collect data - many people can be reached

• Various types of data can be recorded eg on phones photos, videos or audio format of data can be collected.

• It is easy to manage digital data as data can be easily synced in digital databases. This is unlike collecting manual data on paper where each piece of information has to be looked at one by one.

• Data access can be done by many people at the same time and is instant. With paper this takes time and one person at a time can handle a file.

• Data collected digitally is easier to use. It can automatically be manipulated or analyzed in the data management software.

CONS:

• Availability or consistent access to technology can be an issue. Inconsistent availability of electricity, hardware, software, network coverage can delay or hinder the data collection process.

• Technology is very costly. Hardware and software are expensive to buy, maintain or replace.

• Staff or participants may require technical skills that are difficult to acquire. Training may be needed.

• Data security for digital data collection can be and may require specialized technically skilled people to provide. With traditional ways of data collection the issue of data security can be solved by merely ensuring data is stored under lock and key.

There are many digital resources available some free options while some are very expensive to acquire.

it is really a good thing to take note especially on understanding your respondent and all users of the data you designed to collect because this will make easier to get all the information that you intend to acquire.

but one thing I want to pose a question I'm curious to understand on the side of using digital form as the means of collecting your information is how are you going to conduct focus group in a digital way unlike other data collection tool since focus group requires more to listen, write on a paper which is more easier than digital way and record incase your
respondent do not need to be recorded ?

we have many digital tools at our fingertips but our choice must be made according to the specificities of our project

I think it's really better to migrate to digital system of data collection irrespective of the cost coz the cost involves is one-time payment.

Adopting the old system can't stand the test of new technology and which is more out modes and I don't think any donor will accept the use of paper way of collecting data.

Digital method of collecting data have becoming more popular . Digital data collection allows us to record and share diverse array of data types also helps in data managements data use and data access.

There are so many options to present data digitally. Above all, collect tools should be used

There are advantages and also look at the concerns
Advantages Concerns
Data types Uneven Availability
Data Management Training
Data Access Security
Data Use

Whether one chooses digital or paper-based data collection tool, it will have both advantages and disadvantages. The evaluation team must be well-informed of both pros and cons of these data collection tools well. Thus, making this choice will also largely depend on the fact that how much the evaluation team are informed of the target group from which data collection is to be made.

It allows record and share a diverse array of data types on a simple feature phone...Data can be accessed instantly and simultaneously by as many people as necessary ...but it also has disadvantages,one security,,you will need to ensure that unauthorized people cannot access it.,thus expensive and can require specialized technical knowledge

How best can we use digital methods of data collection

In today's world technology has been advanced and it has made an impact on data collection because data can now be collected electronically in an easy way especially for long surveys that involve large amounts of data it can be collected and recorded easily.

Advantage of Assessing digital choice
Efficiency of data collection
Data type
Data management. Database
Data access
Data use

The advantages of using digital data collection technology over weighs its limitations and concerns.

Digital choices for data collection are more widely used today. However, they also have their own disadvantages

digital data collection tools are a common place in data collection now. However it should be deployed when most appropriate considering all the underlying factors.

Data quality, accuracy, confidential are most important in data collection method.

ODK and Kobo collect are also available for data collection with easy creation of forms.

Use of digital choices in data collection is very important because it has a major impact on how to approach data research and has provided researchers new tools that have transformed and improved data collection and analysis. It helps in maximising use of available resources, optimize operations and make the project more profitable.

Digitalising data has its advantages and concerns especially if you have low funds for your project.

As you are assessing digital choices, ask yourself whether which one suits the technological level of the place place that you are going to gather your data from. some place don't have even internet connection and network for mobile communication

Organisation should be very vigilant on adopting of digital data collection methods, by ensuring that this digital platform ensure security of the data collected

Organisation should be very vigilant on adopting of digital data collection methods, by ensuring that this digital platform ensure security of the data collected

Organisation should be very vigilant on adopting of digital data collection methods, by ensuring that this digital platform ensure security of the data collected

using digital tools for data collection is the best way for our decades especially on data management

using a digital method of data collection has both advantages and disadvantages. In this digital age however, it is advisable to start considering this method especially while working with participants who have access to digital technology.

i can used the smartphone for getting the data

i can used the smartphone for getting the data

Digital Choices is more advanced and report in timely manner despite expensive

This is another tricky phase in the M&E design and implementation process. In fact, it's very comon today get access to this kind of data collecting method. It's before all the most elegant, innovative and painless in term of design, implementation and deployment despite of staff requirements are very sensitive dealing with closer. Above all, up to us working to find convenient adjustments in most of the case when our business market positionning, performance target or pursued goal and main objectives are never an option.

For me I think that the digital data collection is important to avoid so much time of gathering and organizing and storing thousands of sheets of paper or either when the survey was carried out to the provinces with papers, it also required the transport to transport these lots of paper. But the survey was done digitally so it can't ask for all of these things. So the best way to investigate in the field is with tablets, smartphones therefore digitally.

Yes, it is advantageous that the use of paper, it allows us to have the facility to do the analyzes and the treatment directly.

Nowadays telephones are used more and more for data collection however they often require good internet connection to function.

Digital methods of collecting data are the most adopted in many companies and organizations since it's fast to collect, organize, analyze and present data with the current technology. They are though expensive

Assessing digital choices is very important as it influences how fast data is been collected and detail information can be got. Plus analyzing information is fast and friendly.

I'm personally used to digital data collection tools like survey monkey, kobocollect, redcap and open data kit. These Data kits makes for fast and easy collection and validation of data.

The use of new cell phone tablet technology .. This is fine but it is expensive. The people who use them should be trained on how to use them.
In some areas of the country its may not work due to lack of electricity .

The use of new cell phone tablet technology .. This is fine but it is expensive. The people who use them should be trained on how to use them.
In some areas of the country its may not work due to lack of electricity .

Whereas digital choices have become a thing in the recent past, researchers and organisations need to consider their choices as digitalizing data processes requires technical expertise in the ICT sector, competence in the use of mobile devices, internet and cell phone coverage as well as the cost of the software and security of the digital databases. some of these considerations are limited in some areas and also readily available in others.

A way or means of approaching digital choices

A way or means of approaching digital choices

A way or means of approaching digital choices

Path or right or passage in using digital choice

Path or right or determination to discrete choices

Frontline SMS is an open source -SMS Management software used to collect distribute SMS messages. mobile data collection refers to the utilization of the existing information technology product. such as phone, smartphone and table hardware and a number of different possible program software for data gathering
instead of recording information on product paper using a pen which is the then manually entered into a database for analysis data is input into a device which is the capable of exporting directly into a centralized database which can be done using the internet or a local computer. Although mobile data collection tool are not necessarily revolutionary they offer numerous benefit compared to traditional method.

All choices are essentially important

I think digital method are very efficient, effective and convenient however they are costly. I resources are available i would endorse digital option to be a priority.

Use of digital technology in data collection is very important and especially in this Pandemic Covid-19, it is very useful to avoid risks of being affaceted with physical interaction . it is safe, quick, and cost effective as well. accuracy of data may also be ensured through using cell phones or tablets for data collection.

In summary, digital methods of data collection have become very popular in recent decades. Due to its many advantages (efficiency of collection, ease of recording and sharing, ease of access, storage and use), more and more information is being collected digitally. However, it is not always the best collection option for field staff and is subject to many concerns related to its uneven availability, cost, security and training of relevant staff.

using digital collection tools is advantageous as it also raises concerns. all of these balls down to the group of population you are collecting data from as well as how efficient you and your team can assess digital technologies.

collecting data using digital methods makes the task to be done with less effort. but those people to be involved in this method needs to fully be trained for them to do the work effectively.

In the case that the area you would want to collect data from difficult to access, and the next best way is to use digital data collection methods. However, in choosing this method you also face challenges of cost of digital methods and the community not so conversant with digital ways. What can you do in such a situation

this is the future of data collection. Even with the limitations and gaps still in the tech world, we are looking at a future where majority of the populace shall be in one way or another in the tech space

As much as digital data collection is a good one, it most exposes one to suffering loss of data through leakage and confidentially that may lead to violation of the principles.

Choosing of what kind of digital tools for accessing the data will very successfully for the organization to evaluate its performance.

for me, being computer literate and living in the post COVID-19, we need to learn how to use mobile and information system for collecting and analyzing data.

As much as the digital data collections is outstanding, it comes with its challenges of increased possibility and exposure to information leakage through hacking.

assessing digital choices. A nice method of dealing with data

Digital choices has his own challenges especially in areas where there is high illiteracy levels,

Digital means has just made data collection easier

Digital Choices during M&E process will be advantage for the cost implication to the organization.

Resources are the best way to make students or children feel good about themselves and their families

Digital solutions are good in areas where there is quality Internet access

Digital solutions have many advantages but expensive budget wise

Assessing digital choices is vital but in our situation it would be difficult as most beneficiaries are not educated

Using digital tools is an efficient way to carry out data collection, this saves time since it minimises the time used on data entry and edit,since in digital tools this is done at the data collection level.

Digital methods of data collections are found to be with positive effects during different occasions and events due to its efficiency, wide storage space,precissed managements,proper utilization and accession while the limitations of the digital methods are of risen amount of cost in data collection,e.t.c.

The world is going digital so I think its better to take the initial cost of such digital developments.

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Using digital data collection is very important and high effectiveness

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Depending on what one wants to use the digital data collection method to achieve, the attendant advantages and concerns are relative.

Information leakage can be possible in data collection plans due to hacking and hence this further accelerates to exposure to other challenges.

Before data collection, you should know your participants preferred method of communication.
Know if they can get access to digital technology and how skilled they are in using them before you use them as your data collection tools