How research is done

This section describes the usual methods of data collection — methods proven both scientifically and in practice. You will learn how each method is carried out, and also how personal data and other information obtained from respondents is handled.

These articles describe the individual methods in detail. Practice in individual agencies may differ slightly according to what the methodology of a particular project requires. In every case we follow the rules of the Ten Principles for Research consistently. We minimise the collection of personal data, make sure that we do not put respondents at risk, and delete the data as soon as we can.