Data Collection Plan

Create a detailed data collection plan for my research project on [RESEARCH TOPIC].

**Research Question**: [RESEARCH QUESTION]
**Methodology**: [CHOSEN METHOD(S)]
**Available Resources**: [TIMELINE, BUDGET, PERSONNEL CAPACITY]
**Data Types**: [PRIMARY / SECONDARY DATA, QUALITATIVE / QUANTITATIVE]

The plan should cover the following areas:

1. **Data Collection Instruments**: Which tools and instruments will be used (questionnaires, sensors, observation sheets, archival material, etc.)? Justify your choices.

2. **Sampling Procedure**: Describe the process for selecting [SAMPLE SIZE] participants, including inclusion and exclusion criteria.

3. **Collection Schedule**: Create a chronological timeline with milestones, including pilot phase, main data collection, and follow-up.

4. **Data Management**: How will raw data be secured, anonymised, stored, and prepared for analysis? Consider applicable data protection regulations and research data management standards.

5. **Quality Control**: What measures will ensure data quality during collection?

6. **Contingency Protocol**: Describe steps to take in the event of data loss, low response rates, or participant dropout.

Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [RESEARCH TOPIC][RESEARCH QUESTION][CHOSEN METHOD(S)][TIMELINE, BUDGET, PERSONNEL CAPACITY][PRIMARY / SECONDARY DATA, QUALITATIVE / QUANTITATIVE][SAMPLE SIZE]