DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

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DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

by Flor A. Jenkin, Professor

Factors to consider in planning a study

• The precise nature of the information that is needed to answer the questions
• The optimal means of obtaining the information
• Awareness of the primary audience to receive the report to ensure that the methods and types of analysis used will be appropriate and understandable.

Kinds of design

• Experimental design
• Causal-comparative (Ex-post-facto) design
• Descriptive (Survey) design
• Naturalistic design

The first three require quantitative data and quantitative analysis and interpretation of data

Naturalistic design requires qualitative data and qualitative analysis and interpretation of data

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