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• Data Coding


  A method or process in which one systematically applies techniques to describe, draw conclusions from, or evaluate data
• Data Tabulation


  A method of presenting numerical data in rows and columns in a logical and systematic manner to aid comparison and statistical analysis
• Quantitative Research


  • Depends on the appropriate choice of statistical test depending on the problem statement and research objectives
• Data Coding


  Categorizing the collected non-numerical information into groups and assigning the numerical codes to these groups
• Variable


  • Sex
  • Frequency of technology use per week
  • Educational Attainment
• Coding


  • Sex: 1-Male, 2-Female
  • Frequency of technology use per week: 1-Below 5 hours, 2-5 to 10 hours, 3-11 to 20 hours, 4-Above 20 hours
  • Educational Attainment: 1-Bachelor's, 2-Master's (Not yet graduate), 3-Master's (Graduate), 4-Doctorate (Not yet graduate), 5-Doctorate (Graduate)
• Data Tabulation


  A method of arranging or organizing data in a tabular form
• The Four Stages of Data Analysis

  • Description
  • Interpretation
  • Conclusion
  • Theorization
• Description


  The researcher engages in a descriptive analysis of the data, describing what it is that they see in the data
• Interpretation


  The researcher states what it is that they think that the data means
• Conclusion


  The researcher draws a major or minor conclusion from the data, thinking and reasoning
• Theorization


  The researcher looks back at their literature review and checks to see how their findings fit with the findings of the theorists detailed in the chapter
• Qualitative Data


  Deals with descriptions, data can be observed but not measured (e.g. colors, textures, smells, tastes, appearance, beauty)

  
• Quantitative Data


  Deals with numbers, data which can be measured (e.g. length, height, area, volume, weight, speed, time, temperature, humidity, sound levels, cost, members, ages)

  
• Latte


  • Qualitative data: robust aroma, frothy appearance, strong taste, glass cup
  • Quantitative data: 12 ounces of latte, serving temperature 150°F, serving cup 7 inches in height, cost $4.95
• Freshman Class


  • Qualitative data: friendly demeanors, civic minded, environmentalists, positive school spirit
  • Quantitative data: 672 students, 394 girls, 278 boys, 68% on honor roll, 150 students accelerated in mathematics
• Quantitative observation about the picture: [student's quantitative observation]

  
• This is a quantitative observation because it describes a measurable characteristic of the picture.