ABSTRACT
Now that you have gained a sound understanding of the different types of variable that exist and the most appropriate ways of displaying and summarizing them, we are in a position to begin analyzing the data and, in particular, examining relationships between variables. This is really the core of routine quantitative data analysis. It allows you to use the data to answer questions such as: are there differences in educational attainment between girls and boys? Does a relationship exist between a young child’s socio-economic background and their emergent literacy skills? And are there different reasons for adults enrolling on basic adult education programs depending upon their racial and ethnic background?
