Data Collection and Analysis Quiz

What is the purpose of the Presentation and Analysis of Data section in a research report?

• To select statistics and place them in a random order

• To provide raw data for the readers

• To draw broader implications from the statistical findings

• To include summaries of the data and statistical findings

What is the first step in preparing data for analysis?

• Select a statistical program

• Clean and account for missing data

• Input the data

• Score the data (Coding)

What is the purpose of analyzing quantitative data?

• To compare two or more groups on the independent variable

• To test hypothesis about the differences in the groups

• To relate two or more variables

• To describe trends in the data to a single variable

When stating the results, what should be included for a quantitative study?

• Tables, graphs, figures, and statistical results of hypotheses tested

• Comments on results and any differences present between groups

• Select statistics and place them in the most reasonable order

• Possible explanations of unexpected results and implications of results to existing situation

What should be considered if the conduct of research was not implemented as planned?

• Resistance of sample to intervention

• Characteristics of sample that affected the results

• Dosage or duration of experiment of intervention sufficient

• Issues with the fielding of the instruments

What is the purpose of analyzing the descriptive data through MS Excel?

• To analyze the descriptive data through MS Excel

• To consult with Sir Chua to run data on IBM SPSS for statistical questions

• To write Chapter 4 and have it submitted before the deadline

• To decide whether to use a table or a graph for each variable

What should be included in the results section of a research report?

• Raw data and actual scores for individuals

• Summaries of the data and statistical findings

• Detailed explanations about the statistical results

• Broader implications and meaning from the statistical findings

What should be done if there was any instance of resistance of sample to intervention?

• Analyze the descriptive data through MS Excel

• Consider whether to use a table or a graph for each variable

• Consult with Sir Chua to run data on IBM SPSS for statistical questions

• Write Chapter 4 and have it submitted before the deadline

What is the purpose of cleaning and accounting for missing data in the data preparation process?

• To input the data

• To select a statistical program

• To score the data (Coding)

• To ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data

What should not be done when stating the results of a research study?

• Include tables, graphs, figures for quantitative study

• Select statistics and place them in the most reasonable order

• Comment on results

• State any differences present between groups unless a significant p-value is attached