Components of data gathering & analysis

1. Doctoral Research and Writing
Data Gathering & Analysis
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2. Six key components of data gathering & analysis
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Introduction Demographics Data
Findings Discussion
Summary &
transition to
Conclusions
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3. Be aware of key differences between Quantitative and Qualitative methods
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Quantitative
The design is fixed
prior to the study
Statistical / Data
Favors a single truth
Large sample size
Test Hypotheses
Qualitative
The design may
emerge during the
study
Conceptual / Text
Seeks multiple realities
Small groups or single
case study
Generate
Understanding

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Input
Observatio
ns
Surveys
Discussion
s
Analysis
Theme 1
Theme 2
Theme 3
Theme 3
Theme
2
Theme
1
Theme
3
>50 Yrs
Male
90%
agree
Theme
3
>50 Yrs
Female
50%
agree
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