An electronic data collection system is a computerized system designed for the collection of survey data in electronic format. Electronic data collection replaces the traditional paper-based data collection methodology to streamline data collection and expedite the time while maintaining the quality and reduce the cost of the exercise. Electronic data collection is widely adopted by research organizations.
Typically, electronic data collection systems provide:
- a graphical user interface component for data entry
- a validation component to check user data
- a reporting tool for analysis of the collected data