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