Innovation in Data Collection

In this session, we focus on innovation in data collection. With the pandemic, some research designs have changed. For example, face-to-face interviews have been replaced by other methods. Furthermore, technological developments have created new possibilities. Web surveys are the dominant mode of data collection in many countries. However, there are many ways to conduct a web survey. Apps, for example, can be used to replace or augment surveys (e.g. scan receipts for budget studies, use GPS for travel surveys, use activity trackers for health surveys). This session welcomes all presentations that focus on methodological issues associated with innovation in data collection.