RM6. Data Interpretation

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Data Interpretation


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Data Interpretation

After relevant data have been collected, the next

logical step in the research process is theinterpretation of such data. Once again, let us go

over essential phases of the research process and

find out what phase or phases are covered byinterpretation:

Identification of the problem

Formulation of the hypothesis or hypotheses, inwhich the researcher entertains ove or several

tentative propositions

The collection of data


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Source of Data

The analysis or classification and tabulation of

data, in which the researcher applied the process ofdeduction

The synthesis of data or the formulation of

generalizations or principles that may substantiatethe hypothesis or hypotheses.


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Three modes of Presenting Data

Before data could be interpreted, they must. Of

course, be presented first. The researcher have thremodes of presentations available to him, namely:

Textural

Tabular and

Graphic

The textural mode embraces the discussion and

analysis of data.

The tabular mode is used to present, through

tables, the data of the study,

The graphic mode of presenting data, through

ra hs, charts, and other services


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Following topics are directly related to

the interpretation of data:

Quantification and description of data

Classification of dataSorting and tabulating data

Tables and figuresStatistics


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Quantification and description of data

:

People and things may be described in

Qualitativeand

Quantitative terms

Qualitative measures may answer the questions,

How much?

Quantitative measures may answer the questions,

How many?


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Statistical techniques used in

analyzing data

Descriptive statistics:

Three aspects:

Frequency distribution

Measure of central tendency

Measures of variability


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Inferential Statistics

Null Hypothesis Test

Probability

Statistical Significance


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Standard Research Method/Report

A. Preliminary Section or Front Matter

Title Page

Acknowledgement (s)

Table of contents

List of Tables (if any)

List of Graphs (if any)

B. Main Body of the Report1. Introduction

1. Research Background

2. Statement of the problem


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Standard Research Method/Report

3.Review of literature

4. Scope of research

5. Limitation of the research

6. Significance of the study7. Hypothesis test

8. Specific objectives


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Standard Research Method

2. Research Materials and Methods

1. Theoretical framework2. Conceptual framework

3. Methods used

4. Work location and descriptions

5. Sample and sampling

6. Research instruments7. Questionnaires

8. Sample management

9. Statistical treatment

S d d R h M h d


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3. Results and Discussions

1. Data presentation2. Data descriptions

3. Hypothesis test

4. Data interpretation

5. Summary and criticism

4. Conclusions1. Principal of Findings

2. Brief summary/Conclusions

3. Recommendations/Future study


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C. Reference section

Bibliography

Appendixes

Approval Sheet:

Approved by the Committee on Oral Exam

Letter of approval:

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RM6. Data Interpretation