The importance and value of visually depicting research findings has been established in Chapter 13. Discuss the importance of visual depictions. Identify the two most widely used types of visual presentations. From each of the two types identified, discuss two visual representations that can be used to depict qualitative research results and two visual representations that can be used to depict quantitative research findings. Say why each is important, and how each can be used to present findings.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Visual representations help to convey meaning, show dynamics, depict details, and ultimately illuminate the key relationships researchers and readers should be focusing on. Visual tools can be attractive and grab our attention immediately because our brains can perceive the entire landscape at a glance, rather than deciphering data on an item-by-item basis. The most widely used types of visual presentations are tables and figures. Discussions should include tables and figures (bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, path diagrams, etc.).

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