Presenting, analysing and evaluating research findings

Overview

Tables, bar charts, pie charts and line graphs, quantitative and qualitative data, a worked mean, conclusions and recommendations, executive summaries and evaluating methods.

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1. 1

   Name four formats for presenting research data.

   Model answer

   Data can be presented in tables, bar charts and pie charts. Line graphs and summary statistics such as percentages and means are also used.

2. 2

   When is a pie chart suitable for presenting research data?

   Model answer

   A pie chart suits data that shows parts of a whole, such as the share of staff in each department. Pie charts become unclear with many small categories.

3. 3

   When is a bar chart suitable for presenting research data?

   Model answer

   A bar chart suits comparisons between categories, such as satisfaction scores for different teams. Bar charts make differences easy to see.

4. 4

   When is a line graph suitable for presenting research data?

   Model answer

   A line graph suits data that changes over time, such as monthly absence rates. The trend is easy to follow.

5. 5

   What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

   Model answer

   Quantitative data is numerical and can be counted or measured. Qualitative data is descriptive and explains views, feelings and reasons.

6. 6

   How is qualitative data from interviews analysed?

   Model answer

   The researcher reads the answers and groups them into recurring themes. Quotations are used to illustrate each theme.

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