ACTION RESEARCH 1 Interpreting Data

ACTION RESEARCH 1Interpreting DataTopic 13Integrating various sources of dataConnecting the data with literature reviewSummarising the results and drawing conclusions Why do you need to interpret data?

Reduce the data to an intelligible and interpretable form so that relations of research problems can be studied and tested and conclusions drawn-research questions Study the data for their meaning and implications Integrating various sources of data

Quantitative Qualitative Integrating various sources of data

Quantitative Qualitative

*** mixed methods How do you interpret the results?Mixed-methods research designexplanatory mixed-methods design-whereby quantitative data are collected first , followed by collection of qualitative data. The analysis of the data follow the same sequence. The focus is the interpretation of qualitative results (secondary data analysis)should focus on the elaboration or extension of the quantitative analysis (primary analysis). How do you interpret the results?Mixed-methods research designexploratory mixed-methods design-whereby qualitative data are collected and analysed to provide an initial exploration of the topic of interest. Once the data are analysed , the results may be used to develop some sort of instrument , designed to collect numerical data. The purpose of the primary data (qualitative) is to lend credibility to the secondary data (quantitative). How do you interpret the results?Mixed-methods research designtriangulation mixed-methods design-whereby both the data are weighed equally. Both the data are collected at about at the same time. The results are interpreted simultaneously in a convergent manner- almost being informally compared in order to indicate and verify similar sets of results. This method provides a more comprehensive and convincing view of the topic being investigated. It reduces biasness and increases confidence in reporting your research.

(Mertler, 2014:187)How do you interpret the results?Show how the results provide answers to the research questions and interpret the findings. Explain your findings by relating to the findings of other studies, models or theories.Explain why the results turn out the way they didSummarise and conclude credibly and persuasively

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Summarising the resultsShould be aligned with the research questions and research objectivesMain focus is to reiterate your findings Support your results well with relevant evidences and literatureDrawing conclusionsAvoid general statements or conclusionsDraw your conclusions from your results /action researchConclude if your findings agree with or contradict with the published researchRelate your results to relevant concepts and literature review as discussed in the IntroductionDid your findings/results produce new understanding?-relate and discuss

Gentle reminderUse the active voiceBe concise, make your points clearAvoid wordy phrasesRefer to past research work done in past tenseRefer to generally accepted facts and principles in present tense