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Chapter 3 - Collection of Data

Figure 4

Graphic Version

Process flowchart with five shapes and six connectors.

Flowchart Logic

Quadrilateral 1 flows into Rectangle 2, 3 and 4
Rectangle 2 flows into Rectangle 3
Rectangle 3 flows into Rectangle 4
Rectangle 4 flows into Rectangle 3
Rectangle 3 flow into Oval 5

Shape Definitions

Quadrilateral 1 - Collection Design
Rectangle 2 - Collection "Instrument"
Rectangle 3 - Data Collection Operations
Rectangle 4 - Missing Data Avoidance
Oval 5 - Data Compilation