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7: Fact-Finding Techniques and Data

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    Introduction

    Information is everywhere, but where exactly do you look when you do not know enough information to accomplish your project? Do you accept the first thing that makes sense to you? Does it really matter where we collect our info from as long as it was found on the Internet? When completing a project of any nature it is very important to gather accurate information from all parties involve to meet the project requirement and satisfy the need of the clients and stakeholders.

    In this chapter, we are going to discuss the various fact-finding techniques including interview, survey, document review, direct observation and research and data validation that will help collect accurate information and how we can use those statistics to meet to project requirement.

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