Data Collection and Analysis Quiz

What is the purpose of the results section in a research report?

• To draw broader implications from statistical findings

• To provide raw data for individuals

• To include summaries of the data and detailed explanations about the statistical results

• To select statistics and place them in a reasonable order

What is the first step in preparing data for analysis?

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

• Implications of results to existing situation

• Statistical results of hypotheses tested

• Possible explanations of unexpected results

• Tables, graphs, figures

What should be considered if there were issues with the fielding of the instruments during research?

• Was there any instance of resistance of sample to intervention?

• Was the conduct of research not implemented as planned?

• Was dosage or duration of experiment of intervention sufficient?

• Are there characteristics of sample that affected the results?

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

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

• Possible explanations of unexpected results

• Raw data for individuals

• Implications of results to existing situation

• Detailed explanations about the statistical results

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

• To select a statistical program

• To input the data

• To ensure accurate and reliable analysis

• To score the data (Coding)

What should be done if there was any resistance of the sample to intervention during research?

What should be included in the results section for a quantitative study?

• Implications of results to existing situation

• Possible explanations of unexpected results

• Tables, graphs, figures

• Statistical results of hypotheses tested

What is the purpose of selecting a statistical program in data preparation?