1. What types of data collection can I conduct online?

Learn to compare different approaches to online data collection and evaluate which approach works best for your own research design.

2. How do I choose which types of online data collection fit my research?

Assess your research problems, questions, and scope of the study to determine the kind of data you need to collect.

3. How can I get permission to use data that exists online?

Identify existing data availability, options and limitations and apply these strategies to help find and use online data that is ethically sound and appropriate to your study.

4. How can I find and gain consent from participants online?

Understand steps needed to develop a sampling strategy to recruit suitable research participants and take the appropriate steps to establish credibility, build trust, and verify participant consent.

5. How can I interact with participants to conduct interviews, surveys, or questionnaires?

Evaluate the different methods, technology and ways of interacting with online participant research, and how to apply participant interaction techniques to your research.

6. How do I prepare to start my online research?

Prepare for high quality online research by thinking through your research design thoroughly and building the skills you need to carry it out.