The analysis of data is discussed in this chapter. The analysis of one type of data results in an objective process, and the analysis of the other type of data results in a subjective process. This question has three parts: (1) identify each type of data, (2) determine whether it is analyzed objectively or subjectively, and (3) explain why.
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Ans: Answer would ideally include: The analysis of quantitative data is a highly objective process. The analysis of qualitative data is a subjective process. Because the analysis of quantitative data is done through the use of some statistical analysis software program (e.g., SPSS, Excel, StatCrunch, etc.), the subjectivity and potential bias of the researcher do not affect the results. In other words, regardless of who analyzes the data, the results will be identical. The analysis of qualitative data is, by definition and design, a highly subjective process. Qualitative analyses are not conducted via a computerized process. They are conducted exclusively by the human mind. The researcher must read, reread, organize, condense, and synthesize all the qualitative data in an attempt to identify themes, categories, or patterns that emerge from those data. It is not uncommon--in fact, it is quite typical--for multiple researchers to arrive at very different results and conclusions after analyzing even a small set of qualitative data.
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