This week’s topics
Data Analysis and Presentation
- Thematic analysis of qualitative data
- Descriptive and inferential quantitative analysis
- Visual representation of data
- Software tools for analysis and reporting
- Quantitative Data Analysis 101 Tutorial: Descriptive vs Inferential Statistics (With Examples)
- Thematic analysis of qualitative data: an overview
- How to present qualitative findings
What you will be able to do
- 1.4 Describe tools to analyse and present data.
- 4.1 Analyse the data and present findings.
Activity
Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: describe tools to analyse and present data.
Study materials
Videos
- Quantitative Data Analysis 101 Tutorial: Descriptive vs Inferential Statistics (With Examples) · YouTube · Grad Coach · 28 min · for registered students
- Thematic analysis of qualitative data: an overview · YouTube · Mark Saunders on Research Methods · 11 min · for registered students
- How to present qualitative findings · YouTube · Qualitative Researcher Dr Kriukow · 22 min · for registered students
Further resources
- Research Methods in Psychology, ch. 12: Descriptive Statistics · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 300–341 · for registered students
- Research Methods Knowledge Base (Trochim, hosted by Conjointly) · Reading · Other, textbook · for registered students
- Magenta Book Annex A: analytical methods for use within an evaluation (HM Treasury) · PDF · GOV.UK, guidance; 60 pages · for registered students
Materials marked “for registered students” open in the student portal, which is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance.