Analyzing Data

In order to plan for change, data collection and analysis need to take place in the research cycle. The analysis process helps a researcher plan for improvements by answering the vital question, “What does the data reveal?” Educators may gain a deeper understanding of teaching and learning when data is analyzed and combined with research investigations.

Expand the graphic organizer you created in Topic 3 to analyze your collected data and report on the findings of your data collection.

Include the following in the expanded graphic organizer:

• Themes or patterns found in the collected data
• How the information is relevant to the research questions
• Unexpected information revealed by the data, or additional research questions raised by the data
• Actionable steps which may be implied or informed by the data

Support your work with 3-5 scholarly resources.

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