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Data Collection Matrix

What Question(s) Does the Tool or Technique Answer?

What information is available about the current process, product, or services offering?

A data collection matrix helps you to

• Plan and organize current data sources and collection plan.

• Identify what data is needed, what is available, where to get it, and who is responsible to get it.

Alternative Names and Variations

Variations on the tool include

• Check sheets or checklist (See AlsoChecklists—7QC Tool,” p. 204)

When Best to Use the Tool or Technique

Develop a data collection matrix during both the project planning phase to decipher what data is needed and what is available, as well as the data collection phase to monitor the activity.

Brief Description

A data ...

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