Question: what are the data gathering procedures?
Answer: Step 1: Identify issues and/or opportunities for collecting data. ... 
Step 2: Select issue(s) and/or opportunity(ies) and set goals. ... 
Step 3: Plan an approach and methods. ... 
Step 4: Collect data. ... 
Step 5: Analyze and interpret data. ... 
Step 6: Act on results.