assignment summarize 3 data collection techniques interviews surveys observations focus groups etc compare and contrast the 3 data collection techniques you selected lastly what collection techniques do you prefer and why

Background: As noted by Kirk (2016), working with data is one of the four stages of the visualization workflow. According to Kirk (2016), â€œA dataset is a collection of data values upon which a visualization is based.â€
In this course, we will be using datasets that have already been collected for us. Data can be collected by various collection techniques.Reference: Kirk, Andy. Data Visualisation:
A Handbook for Data Driven Design (p. 50). SAGE Publications.Assignment: Summarize 3 data collection techniques (Interviews, Surveys, Observations, Focus Groups, etc.).
Compare and contrast the 3 data collection techniques you selected. Lastly, what collection techniques do you prefer and why?
Your research paper should be at least 3 pages (800 words), double-spaced, have at least 4 APA references, and typed in an easy-to-read font in MS Word (other word processors are fine to use but save it in MS Word format).
Your cover page should contain the following: Title, Studentâ€™s name, Universityâ€™s name, Course name, Course number, Professorâ€™s name, and Date. Submit your assignment on or before the due date.