C20: Data Preparation & Analysis
Data Preparation
Entering Data into Computer
Data Transformation
Checking Data for Accuracy
Logging data
Data Analysis
Initial Data Analysis
Main Data Analysis ( before data collection)
Data Cleaning (during stage of data entry)
Quality of Measurements
Characteristics of Data Sample
Quality of Data
keeping track with the information/sources for comprehensive data analysis
Developing Database Structure
Use SPSS if necessary/suitable
Missing Values
Item reversals
Categories
Scale totals