Title: TOPIC 8: DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES
Course: PUB 620: Social Science Research

TOPIC DESCRIPTION

This topic aims to equip you with knowledge and skills on data analysis techniques for the data that was collected from the field.

This topic covers:

· Definitions and importance of data management and analysis in social science research

· Data Management process and software

· Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques

.Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques

Intended learning outcomes:

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

.Define and describe the importance of data management and data analysis in social science research

.Describe why data should be analysed and interpreted based on the objectives and variables of the study

.Describe data analysis techniques/methods

.Conduct data processing e.g. data sorting, quality control etc. for qualitative and quantitative data

.Use data management and analysis software

.Apply data analysis techniques/methods