1 Secondary data analysis: an introduction All data are the consequence of one person asking questions of someone else. (Jacob 1984: 43) This chapter introduces the field of secondary data analysis. It begins by considering what it is that we mean by secondary data analysis‚ before describing the type of data that might lend itself to secondary analysis and the ways in which the approach has developed as a research tool in social and educational research. The second part of the chapter considers
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Research methods: Data analysis G Qualitative analysis of data Recording experiences and meanings Distinctions between quantitative and qualitative studies Reason and Rowan’s views Reicher and Potter’s St Paul’s riot study McAdams’ definition of psychobiography Weiskrantz’s study of DB Jourard’s cross-cultural studies Cumberbatch’s TV advertising study A bulimia sufferer’s diary G Interpretations of interviews‚ case studies‚ and observations Some of the problems involved in drawing
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Residuals Date: _____________________ Introduction The fit of a linear function to a set of data can be assessed by analyzing__________________. A residual is the vertical distance between an observed data value and an estimated data value on a line of best fit. Representing residuals on a___________________________ provides a visual representation of the residuals for a set of data. A residual plot contains the points: (x‚ residual for x). A random residual plot‚ with both
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Title: Data Analysis Word count: 1002 Contents: Introduction Procedure Findings Conclusion References Introduction: For my Data Analysis assignment I am required to present statistical data in an appropriate format. I will collect and analyse data using spread sheets‚ charts and graphs within a formal report. My report will present findings on how the internet has affected the UK economy and how is it transforming us as a nation? Procedure: I am going
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The Evolution of Data Models The quest for better data management has led to different models that attempt to resolve the file system’s critical shortcomings. Because each data model evolved from its predecessors‚ it is essential to examine the major data models in roughly chronological order. 1.1 The Hierarchical Model A Hierarchical Database Model is a data model in which the data is organized into a tree-like structure. The structure allows representing information using parent/child relationships:
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Managing Data Resources Case: Better data help Virgin Mobile Australia win the customer wars Virgin mobile Australia is a major player in the Australian mobile industry. It had grown aggressively by pioneering new products and services‚ including a prepaid service that did not require a contract‚ free voice mail‚ and billing all calls by second. Other operators followed suit‚ leaving Virgin Mobile Australia wondering how it could maintain its competitive lead. The answer lay in making better
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a p t e r 7 MANAGING DATA RESOURCES 7.1 © 2002 by Prentice Hall LEARNING OBJECTIVES • COMPARE TRADITIONAL FILE ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES • DESCRIBE HOW DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ORGANIZES INFORMATION * 7.2 © 2002 by Prentice Hall LEARNING OBJECTIVES • IDENTIFY TYPES OF DATABASE‚ PRINCIPLES OF DATABASE DESIGN • DISCUSS DATABASE TRENDS * 7.3 © 2002 by Prentice Hall MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES • TRADITIONAL DATA FILE ENVIRONMENT • DATABASE APPROACH TO DATA MANAGEMENT • CREATING DATABASE
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research because they allow the researchers to analyze empirical data needed to interpret the findings and draw conclusions based on the results of the research. According to Portney and Watkins (2009)‚ all studies require a description of subjects and responses that are obtained through measuring central tendency‚ so all studies use descriptive statistics to present an appropriate use of statistical tests and the validity of data interpretation. Although descriptive statistics do not allow general
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Associate Level Material Comparative Data Resource: Ch. 14 of Health Care Finance Complete the following table by writing responses to the questions. Cite the sources in the text and list them at the bottom of the table. What criterion must be met for true comparability? | For true comparability‚ consistency‚ verification and unit measurement must be met. Consistency is vital to make sure that all things are done in the same manner throughout the same time period. Verification is
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com G00258880 IT Key Metrics Data 2014: Key Infrastructure Measures: Storage Analysis: Multiyear Published: 16 December 2013 Analyst(s): Jamie K. Guevara‚ Linda Hall‚ Eric Stegman This research contains high-level storage cost efficiency and support staff productivity ratios for organizations managing operations internally. Information provided was collected between 2009— 2013 from a global audience. Key Findings ■ The 2013 average Annual Storage Cost per Raw TB of capacity is
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