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Information collection and
management
Name, Organisation, Event
Location, Date
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Research on weapons possession
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Different gun holders (law enforcement,
military, civilians, militias, paramilitary
groups, PSCs, licensed dealers)
Distribution of guns (geographic and
ethnic)
Sources and circulation of weapons;
Types and make of SALW in circulation
Weapons collection and destruction (past
& future).
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Research on the impact of SALW
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Medical data (fatal & non-fatal firearms
injuries, disabilities, etc.)
Crime attributed to firearms
HRs considerations (violations by police or
other state forces, or organised insurgent
groups)
The impact on political, economic and social
development (tourism, investment, etc.)
Accidents involving children, child/youth use
of guns…
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Information gathering
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G1: How many injuries are caused by
SALW?
G2: What does the general public think
about the SALW problem?
G3: What efforts has the government
made to tackle SALW?
G4: What is the impact of SALW on crime?
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Using sources of information on SALW
Two main kinds or research, or
information gathering:
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Quantitative research
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Qualitative research
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Quantitative research
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The collection of statistical data through
numerical methods such as
questionnaires.
Example: Number of deaths and injuries
caused by SALW over the past 3 years in
Kosovo
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Qualitative research
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The collection, analysis and interpretation
of information using methods such as
interviews, case study research, articles
or reports by others.
Example: Testimony from victim of SALW
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Quantitative & Qualitative Methods
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices surveys
(KAP)
Focus group discussions
In-depth interviews
Observation
Documents review
Participatory methods
Case studies
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Types of data
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Primary data: information collected
specifically, for the first time, through your
research.
Secondary data: information that has
already been published.
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Examples of primary data
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Interviewing, discussion and personal
testimony
Focus group discussions
Observation (e.g. arms exhibitions)
Survey results
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Examples of secondary data
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Government data
Hospital medical records
Press reports
News agencies
NGO research reports
Centres for combating organised crime
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