Analyzing and Presenting Results

Analyzing and Presenting Results

IGCSE Sociology

​Lesson Objectives

• ​Understand how to analyze and present qualitative and quantitative results/data

​At this point...

​Your group likely have different notes, interview transcripts, archived materials, and survey results... (I hope)

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​This session helps you prepare for the "Results" and "Discussion" section of your presentation.

​What is a 'Results Section'?

a research section that reports the finding of your research but does not interpret the meaning of data​

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​The interpretation and explanation of the results should be written nin your discussion and conclusion section.

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​IMPORTANT

​The results section should show what were discovered (raw data) while the discussion section should answer so what does this mean.

Analyzing QUANTITATIVE Results

​*surveys, questionnaires, etc

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Focus on quantifying variables and finding patterns in people's actions, behaviors, or thoughts:

1. ​start with a short description of the data or sample (how many are in it and the type of population),

2. ​descriptive statistics that report the central tendency (mean, median, mode) --- or make table or graphs that show the basics of your data.

Analyzing Qualitative Results

​*observations, interviews, etc.

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​Make a synopsis of the results followed by an explanation each key findings:

​- aggregate (summary) answer of your participants in three themes emerging from your interviews and use quotations from your participants

​- showing each result and explaining each one

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​It is important to highlight common themes or recurring themes in your results.

​Take note of this..

​- When you already have your results, the organisation of these results would be the focus in your study. Organize chunks of ideas into themes or main points.

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• ​In presenting qualitative data, you should give clear and rich descriptions or properly introduced quotations.

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• ​In presenting quantitative data, it is advisable to use tables that provide summary insights into what is written in your text.

Discussing your Findings​

The final Step​

​What is a 'Discussion Section'?

​the section that interprets and describes your findings in relation to what is already known about your topic (the things you have discussed in results section).

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​Goal: improve understanding of your audience through the evidence provided in the research.

​Things to ask before doing this section

• ​Do your results answer your research questions? What is your interpretation of the results?

• ​Do your finding agree with what others have written before?

• ​If it does, what does your research contribute?

• ​If it does not, what alternative explanations could be given?

• ​What can be concluded from the study? What are the main points?

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​Discussion section will challenge you to reason creatively, analytically, and critically about your research.

​How to discuss your findings?

1. Let your readers know your answer to the research question. Highlight these points briefly.

2. ​Provide evidence through the results and comment which results were expected and which were not. Explain why they have come out that way.

3. ​Let your readers know how your findings could be significant addition to the topic and how it can help study the topic for future studies.

Mini-research Preparation​

Use the guidelines to be distributed by Ms. Amy. Prepare the following:

​- result section

​- discussion section

Mini-research Preparation​

​Please prepare well for your mini-research. If the class focus today (as judged by Ms. Amy), Mr. Ebro will prepare a guitar recording for the class. *promise ;)