Quantitative Data Analysis in Research

Explore the process of summarizing and analyzing gathered information in quantitative research to draw trends and patterns based on chosen research variables. Understand how numerical data is broken down and ordered into categories to yield answers to research questions.

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How is numerical data treated in quantitative data analysis?

Analyzed into components based on research variables and questions

What is the purpose of data analysis in research?

To summarize information and yield answers to the research questions

Which statistical test is suitable for testing the relationship between two nominal or dichotomous variables?

Phi coefficient

In which type of research study is the T-test for dependent samples used?

Testing difference between two data sets from one group Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Mann-Whitney U test in quantitative research?

To test difference between two data sets from two different groups Signup and view all the answers

When is the Wilcoxon signed-rank test used in quantitative research?

To test difference between two data sets from one group Signup and view all the answers

What type of statistical test is suitable for analyzing more than two population means?

Analysis of Variance or ANOVA Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical test can be used to assess the strength of relation or impact in quantitative research?

Regression Signup and view all the answers

In what type of research study is Spearman’s rho used as a statistical test?

Testing relationship between two variables Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when choosing statistical techniques in quantitative research?

The purpose or objective of the research study Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

How is numerical data treated in quantitative data analysis?

What is the purpose of data analysis in research?

Which statistical test is suitable for testing the relationship between two nominal or dichotomous variables?

In which type of research study is the T-test for dependent samples used?

What is the purpose of the Mann-Whitney U test in quantitative research?

When is the Wilcoxon signed-rank test used in quantitative research?

What type of statistical test is suitable for analyzing more than two population means?

Which statistical test can be used to assess the strength of relation or impact in quantitative research?

In what type of research study is Spearman’s rho used as a statistical test?

What should be considered when choosing statistical techniques in quantitative research?

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