Q: Which research instrument do I use to collect data for solving a labour problem?

Answer:

There are several instruments that you can use, and which one to choose largely depends on the resources available to you. Here are some options:

• Published papers on the same topic that have already collected and presented the required data
• The most recent population census published by the government or any other institution (Choose a census that includes labor statistics, income and wage data, and so on.)
• A sample survey conducted using questionnaires

Note that you may wish to supplement the data collected through the above methods with interviews.

Hope that helps. And once you have collected your data, here are some tips on how to manage that data: 10 Must-know data management tips for researchers

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