Topic 9. Data analysis

What is the name of the the process of utilizing statistical tools or techniques to organize and evaluate data.

• Numerical analysis

• Data processing

• Data analysis

• Sampling methods

What are the two main types of data analysis that researchers commonly use

• Discrete and Continuous

• Quantitative and Numerical

• Primary and Secondary

• Deductive and Inductive

This section is only included in papers that rely on primary research. This section catalogues the outcomes of the experiment. The ……… should be presented in a clear and unbiased way.

• Abstract

• Objectives

• Methodology

• Results

• Conclusions

This section is the “heart” of the paper – where the writer finally makes the major point or claim the previous sections have led the reader to expect. This section will usually be the longest section of the paper and should include a well-supported argument, critique or…….

• Abstract

• Objectives

• Methodology

• Results

• Discussion

Qualitative analysis procedure used to interpret the text through its actions and behaviors

• Hermeneutic

• Semiotics

• Narrative

• Metaphor

Hypotheses are tested in reality by the application of the research design and collecting data through one or more measurement instruments.

• True

• False

In the hypothesis testing, researcher must:

(select two correct answers)

• State a hypothesis to be tested

• Results and conclusions

• Support or reject the null hypothesis based of results of analysis

• Results and discussion

A goal of data analysis

• Explore the relationship between knowledge

• Convert data into information and knowledge

• Convert data into information and variables

• Explore the relationship between statistics

Data analysis procedures have to be chosen depending on Variable measurement level, the way hypothesis were formulated and Researcher’s interest.

• True

• False

What should the discussion section NOT do?

• refer to other studies

• present tables and figures

• explain results

• use tentative language