Analysing data using descriptive statistics
3 important questions on Analysing data using descriptive statistics
What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics? P226
Descriptive statistics used to summarise the data in compact form and present it in tables, charts, graphs - this allows patterns to be discerned and hypothesis detection/confirmation
Inferential statistics are statistical tests that lead to conclusions about target population based on random sample and concept sampling distribution
Inferential statistics are statistical tests that lead to conclusions about target population based on random sample and concept sampling distribution
What is univariate analysis/bivariate analysis/ multivariate analysis P227
analysis of data relating to one variable
bivariate analysis- analysis of data relating to two variable
multivariate analysis of data relating to three or more variable
Undergraduate study: descriptive statistics in initial stage then to inferential statistics in bivariante or multivariante analysis
bivariate analysis- analysis of data relating to two variable
multivariate analysis of data relating to three or more variable
Undergraduate study: descriptive statistics in initial stage then to inferential statistics in bivariante or multivariante analysis
Labelling variables and entering data in SPSS p228
Switch from Data view -> Variable view (bottom left screen)
under NAME identify the variable
Each respondent URN ref nr
Choice SCALE (for ratio or interval variables): Ordinal or Nominal (CH 10.3.1)
under NAME identify the variable
Each respondent URN ref nr
Choice SCALE (for ratio or interval variables): Ordinal or Nominal (CH 10.3.1)
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