QUICK GUIDE 3 - MAIN STEPS Quick Guide 3 MAIN STEPS IN COLLECTING QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA ON STATELESSNESS Depending on the objectives of the study, quantitative or qualitative data collection methods or a combination of both can be employed. The main steps in data collection include: Developing key research question(s) Choosing qualitative/quantitative data collection method(s); Piloting the method and adjusting methodology; Undertaking data collection; Checking, cleaning and processing raw data (only for quantitative data collection methods); Analyzing the data and reporting; Ensuring confidentiality and consent. These steps and particular considerations of both qualitative and quantitative data collection in the field of statelessness are discussed in this guide. 18 U N H C R > R E S E A R C H I N G S TAT E L E S S N E S S - Q U I C K G U I D E S U N H C R > R E S E A R C H I N G S TAT E L E S S N E S S - Q U I C K G U I D E S 19