Analyzing Data
Discussion Question: Week 5 Discussion 1 Analyzing Data
What is meant by the following quote in terms of research: “To know the history of science is to recognize the mortality of any claim to universal truth.” Keller, 1985 – Yale University Press. Goals
After completing this module, you will be able to do the following:
The student will be able to identify the appropriate research design that supports the selected method (Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed method).
The student will be able to assign proper research tools for analysis of collected data.
Overview
Once the data is collected by the research it is important to use the proper tools and analysis to understand what the research subjects have answered and/or explained. This week’s topic will require a closer look at the actual data collected and how different types of data requires various data analysis techniques.
Read
Leedy, P.D. & Ormrod, J.E. (2019). Practical research: Planning and design. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. ISBN: 9780134776200. Read Chapters 11 & 12.
Additional Resources:
PACE MySPH (2012, Feb. 20). Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data [Video].
