Data Gathering Tools  Description Data gathering techniques are used to collect data and information from a variety of sources. There are 9 data gathering tools and techniques. Tools Benchmarking Brainstorming Check sheets Checklists Focus groups Interviews Market research Questionnaires and surveys Statistical sampling  Â
 Description  It is a statistical process where a part of a population of data points (items) are chosen to inspect in order to determine the quality of the entire population. It belongs to the tool category – Data gathering  Where it is Used  Process Groups This tool is used in the following Process Group(s) during…
Description It is a written set of questions used to collect information from respondents who might be geographically dispersed, for a quick turn around with a statistical analysis of the responses. It belongs to the tool category – Data gathering Where it is Used Process Groups InitiatingPlanningMonitoring & Controlling Knowledge Areas Project Stakeholder Mgmt.Project Quality Mgmt.Project Scope Mgmt. Activities Identify StakeholdersCollect RequirementsControl Quality …
Description Market Research This technique is about analyzing and examining industry and seller capabilities. It is used by the procurement teams to analyze the sellers based on information gained from conferences, online reviews, and several other sources. It belongs to the tool category – Data gathering Where it is Used Process Groups Planning Knowledge Areas Project Procurement Mgmt. Activities Plan Procurement Management …
Description Interviews It is a formal or informal method to elicit information by talking directly usually in a private environment. It belongs to the tool category – Data gathering Where it is Used Process Groups InitiatingPlanning Knowledge Areas Project Integration Mgmt.Project Quality Mgmt.Project Risk Mgmt.Project Scope Mgmt. Activities Develop Project CharterDevelop Project Management PlanPlan Quality ManagementIdentify RisksPerform Qualitative Risk AnalysisPerform Quantitative Risk…
Description Focus Groups It is a technique in which the stakeholders and subject matter experts come together to elicit the expectations and attributes of a product, service, or result. It belongs to the tool category – Data gathering Where it is Used Process Groups InitiatingPlanning Knowledge Areas Project Integration Mgmt.Project Scope Mgmt. Activities Develop Project CharterDevelop Project Management PlanCollect Requirements Process Group…
Description If you’re looking for a way to streamline your project management process, then you should definitely consider using checklists. Checklists can help you keep track of all the different tasks that need to be completed, and they can also help ensure that all team members are on the same page. The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)…
Description  Check sheets are an important tool in project management and can be extremely helpful in keeping track of project progress. A check sheet is simply a document that lists all the necessary information about a project and is used to track progress and ensure that all tasks are completed on time. The PMBOK (Project Management Body…
