ABSTRACT

This chapter provides suggestions for presenting data gathered from research and analyzing the information. It describes what is needed in the introductory section research study, proposes sample headings that might appear when reporting either qualitative data or quantitative data, and provides specific descriptions of what might be written under the sample headings. Qualitative data should be presented in detailed descriptions with direct quotations used to capture the perspectives and experiences of the participants. Participants in the study should be asked to verify transcripts of their response to interview questions. This process is called a member check. Summarize the data by research and interview questions. Chronological order may be used to describe responses over time if ‘time’ is relevant to organizing the data. Demographic information is the type of information available in a census.