Information Collection

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This lesson presents different approaches for collecting information in order to make decision and to drive the modeling and valuation of information.

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Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to

• list different sources of information
• collect data from interviews, surveys, focus groups, and observations
• recognize and mitigate cognitive bias during information collection

Required Readings

• Dvorsky, G. (2013). The 12 Cognitive Biases that Prevent You from Being Rational. 
• ​Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods, Section III: Data Collection Methods

Suggested Readings

• ​​​Data Collection Techniques
• Bias in Information Collection
• 9 Types of Research Bias and How to Avoid Them
• Wikipedia: List of Cognitive Biases
• RationalWiki: List of Cognitive Biases