Data Interpretation

Data Interpretation
After relevant data have been collected, the next logical step in the research process is the interpretation of such data. Once again, let us go over essential phases of the research process and find out what phase or phases are covered by interpretation: Identification of the problem Formulation of the hypothesis or hypotheses, in which the researcher entertains ove or several tentative propositions The collection of data

Source of Data
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analysis or classification and tabulation of data, in which the researcher applied the process of deduction The synthesis of data or the formulation of generalizations or principles that may substantiate the hypothesis or hypotheses.

Three modes of Presenting Data

Before data could be interpreted, they must. Of course, be presented first. The researcher have three modes 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 graphs, charts, and other services

Following topics are directly related to the interpretation of data:

Quantification

and description of data Classification of data Sorting and tabulating data Tables and figures Statistics

Quantification and description of data People and things may be:described in

Qualitative and Quantitative terms
Qualitative measures may answer the questions, How many? Quantitative measures may answer the questions, How much?

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 Report 1. Introduction 1. Research Background 2. Statement of the problem

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Review of literature Scope of research Limitation of the research Significance of the study Hypothesis test Specific objectives

Standard Research Method

2. Research Materials and Methods 1. Theoretical framework 2. Conceptual framework 3. Methods used 4. Work location and descriptions 5. Sample and sampling 6. Research instruments 7. Questionnaires 8. Sample management 9. Statistical treatment

Standard Research Method

3. Results and Discussions

Data presentation 2. Data descriptions 3. Hypothesis test 4. Data interpretation 5. Summary and criticism 4. Conclusions 1. Principal of Findings 2. Brief summary/Conclusions 3. Recommendations/Future study
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C. Reference section
Bibliography

Appendixes

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