11. This will be followed by a period of continued observation and data collection of the target behavior or set of behaviors. 12. The technology makes data collection easier. 13. What we intend to do in this chapter is discuss the inferential structure that forms the backbone of many of the methods of data collection currently in use. 14. Indeed, it is through data collection and searching for patterns in those data that theory is elaborated. 15. One consequence of this for social research was to make it very dependent on the survey as a means of data collection. 16. Although the survey does make an appearance it is very much an adjunct to other methods of data collection. 17. The problems associated with data collection, input and editing should not be underestimated. 18. The data collection approach stresses the importance of data collection and analysis without regard to functions. 19. The database approach need not necessarily be associated with data collection and classification. 20. Day attributes the changes to more detailed and reliable data collection, together with better statistical techniques. |