This video provides an introduction to SPSS/PASW. It shows how to navigate between Data View and Variable View, and shows how to modify properties of variables.
Chapter 8 – Data analysis
All the content relating to the chapter above is below
Objectives
To highlight and explore fundamental issues, important broader considerations (with respect to quantitative and qualitative forms of data analysis), and the emerging area of visual research.
Key Points
Data analysis is a complex process, regardless of whether we are utilising quantitative or qualitative research approaches or some combination of both. We can distinguish between different forms of both quantitative and qualitative analysis, and it is important that we are able make informed decisions about what is appropriate to our own research questions, strategies and approaches. While it is beyond the scope of this book and chapter to explore all the intricacies to be considered when planning your data analysis, we can highlight some of the fundamentals.
Chapters in the book
- Chapter 1 – Getting started with your research project (1)
- Chapter 10 – Writing up your research (11)
- Chapter 2 – Introduction to research (2)
- Chapter 3 – Laying the foundations for your project (7)
- Chapter 4 – Ethical considerations (6)
- Chapter 5 – Quantitative research methods (9)
- Chapter 6 – Qualitative research methods (8)
- Chapter 8 – Data analysis (2)
- Chapter 9 – Understanding the relevance of your research (2)
- Uncategorized (1)