Data collection

Data collection

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — First Year

Subject: Business Statistics (MGT 202)

Unit 1: Introduction to Statistics

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of data collection.
• Select suitable statistical procedures, carry out calculations and interpret business results.

Curriculum Scope

• Methods for primary and secondary data
• Precautions when using secondary data
• Problems of data collection

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Primary-data collection

   1. Observation, interviews, questionnaires and related collection methods.
   2. Selection of respondents and clear measurement questions.
   3. Common collection problems and sources of bias.

2. Secondary-data evaluation

   1. Check origin, purpose, definitions and period covered.
   2. Assess reliability, comparability and completeness.
   3. Recognize missing information and unsuitable source data.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, BBS curriculum with first-year syllabus, PDF pages 14-16.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit lecture hours apply to the whole unit; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.