part 1

• Data coding is the process of transforming the collected data into numerical form which are commonly encountered in using surveys and interviews.
• Data Processing and Encoding the researcher may use different computer software, specifically statistical software, to encode and process data with a large scale of samples.
• Data Validation this involves rechecking all the data encoded and processed to validate and correct errors.
• Data Presentation the researcher summarizes the data through the use of the different forms of data summaries in quantitative research.
• Data Preparation the researcher collates all the raw data gathered