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Unit 2 Analysis of Data

Unit Analysis of Data

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Learning Outcomes

After completing this unit, the learner will be able to:

◆ learn the skills of analysing qualitative and quantitative data

◆ identify various types of descriptive statistics.

◆ gain insight on how to interpret the data.

◆ differentiate parametric and non-parametric tests.

Background

Processed data as such will not convey any useful information. Researcher need to
determine the relationship between the variables and develop patterns in order to draw
meaningful inference from the study.Data analysis serves as the backbone of research,
enabling researchers to transform raw data into meaningful insights called information
and contribute to new knowledge.

Keywords

Descriptive statistics, Inferential statistics, Inference, Parametric test, Non-parametric
test

152 SGOU - SLM -MCom Research Methodology