ABSTRACT
Once researchers collect their data, they must determine whether the results answer their research questions. If they are “What” questions, the answers are in the form of information that (a) describes what variables are important, (b) identifies the context in which certain phenomena occur, and/or (c) uncovers important relationships between phenomena. If the questions are “Why” types, then the results attempt to explain the cause behind certain phenomena. In either case, the analysis of the data is presented verbally, numerically, or a combination of the two.
