Data collection is a critical step in problem solving. Without good data we are often only guessing at solutions. This guide introduces a simple five-step process for data collection and uses that process to focus on: * What data to collect * How to define data collection goals * How to focus problem-solving efforts * Data collection forms Other titles in the 'Plain & Simple' Series include: * Data Collection (7. 2 JOI 1) * Pareto Charts (7. 2 JOI 3) * How To Graph (7. 2. JOI 2) * Flowcharts (7. 2. JOI 8) * Frequency Plots (7. 2. JOI 6) * Scatter Plots (7. 2. JOI 9) * Time Plots (7. 2. JOI 7) * Individuals Charts (7. 2. JOI 4) * Cause-And-Effect Diagrams (7. 2. JOI 5) * Defect Tile Cards and Process Tile Cards.