INTERPRETATION OF DATA

PRESENTED BY: SHAHARA K. KASIM

P A 6 0 1 R E S E A R C H D E S I G N
A N D M E T H O D S
INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Data interpretation in research is the

process of drawing meaning from
collected data. It involves analyzing,
summarizing, and explaining the
patterns, trends, and relationships
observed in the data to answer
research questions and make informed
conclusions.
HOW TO INTERPRET DATA
TWO MAIN METHODS OF INTERPRETATION
OF DATA

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
ANALYZING NUMERICAL DATA
ANALYZING NON-NUMERICAL DATA
QUALITATIVE DATA INTERPRETATION
is defined as the process of systematically searching and arranging the interview
transcripts, manuscript, observation notes or other non-textual materials that
the researcher accumulates to increase the understanding of the phenomena.

CODING THEMATIC ANALYSIS

Assigning labels or
categories to segments of
data to identify patterns and
themes.
GROUNDED THEORY
Identifying and organizing
recurring themes across the
data.

Developing theoretical frameworks

based on the data itself.
QUANTITATIVE DATA INTERPRETATION
the process of analyzing data that is number-based or data that can easily be converted
into numbers.

DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS INFERENTIAL STATISTICS

Summarizing the data using Drawing conclusions about a

measures like mean, median, and population based on a sample of
mode. data.

HYPOTHESIS TESTING

Evaluating whether the data

supports or refutes specific
hypotheses.
WHY DATA INTERPRETATION IS IMPORTANT

The purpose of collection and

interpretation is to acquire
useful and usable information
and to make the most informed
decisions possible
WHY DATA INTERPRETATION IS IMPORTANT

Gain Insights
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Uncover hidden patterns and develop
a deeper understanding Draw Meaningful Conclusions
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Transform raw data into

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Make Informed Decisions meaningful findings

Inform decision-making processes

in various fields
 CHALLENGES OF DATA INTERPRETATION

Data Quality • Low-quality data can lead to misleading interpretations.

Subjectivity • Researcher biases and assumptions can influence interpretations.

Complexity of Data • Large and complex datasets can be difficult to interpret.

Lack of Context • Data should be interpreted within the research question and field..
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