Data Coding and Analysis
a) Data coding
We assist our customers in entering the data into the Computer: Data
from questionnaires is coded and logged in the computer using
Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). This involves coding
both open and closed ended items in order to run simple descriptive
or inferential analysis to get reports on data status. The
transcribed data is also keyed in the computer.
b) Data analysis
Quantitative Analysis involves checking the data for accuracy. After
receiving data from the field, WE screen it for accuracy so as to
ensure no major errors. In screening, KENPRO research team seeks to
establish whether: the data is legible, the major items have been
answered, the responses are complete.
Quantitative analysis: Data from the interview guide (if recorded)
is analyzed qualitatively. It involves the process of transcribing.
The data is first transcribed into written form for closer
investigation. Although transcribing appears to be a straightforward
technical task, it involves judgments about what level of detail to
choose, Thus it our team to be keen and in a quiet environment.
After transcribing the recorded data, the team reads through to
remove ambiguity and repeated items (to make sense), organizes into
themes and patterns following the major research questions or
objectives. Read more
Quantitative Analysis: Quantitative data analysis on the other hand
involves both descriptive and inferential analysis (where
applicable). Descriptive analysis such as frequencies and
percentages, means and standard deviation are used to present
quantitative data in form of tables and graphs. This is done in
order to describe what the data shows. Inferential Analysis is used
to test the hypothesis. This involves t-tests and Analysis of
Variance (ANOVA) among other inferential analysis, which depend on
the research design. Read more
Charges:
We charge according to the number of items, instruments
(questionnaires, interview guides, document analysis, focus group)
and the length of each instrument. The charges may also depend on
the timeframe. The shorter the timeframe, the higher the charges.
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