Variables in a Research Study and Data Collection

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Variables in a Research Study and Data Collection

Select one of the articles listed below to review.

Post your initial response to the article, addressing the following criteria:

• Read the process for data collection employed in the study.
• Identify the method used in the study.
• Provide a list of the tasks performed as part of data collection in the study, add comments as needed.
• Draw conclusions about the data collection process.
• Enter your responses in the .