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4 What variables will be subjected to which statistical procedures (e.g. regression analysis,
ANOVA, factor analysis)?
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5 How do you plan to operationalise or construct the main concepts through combining
responses to different questions (e.g. satisfaction index, effectiveness)?
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For qualitative studies
For qualitative studies it is also important for you to specify the type of analysis you are
going to have. If it is a description or narration of an event, episode, situation or instance,
you should outline how it is going to be structured. If you are going to identify the main
themes, you should specify how you are planning to analyse the contents to identify them.
Keep in mind that as you go through the analysis you will get many new ideas which you
will need to incorporate.
1 If you are planning to use a computer for data analysis, what software will you use?
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2 How are you going to identify the main themes that emerged from your field notes,
in-depth interviews or any other source that you used?
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3 Are you going to quantify these themes? If yes, how?