STEPS IN
QUANTITATIVE
DATA ANALYSIS
NAZH M. BALANTE
GRADE 12- ST. ANTHONY
INFANT JESUS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH?
Quantitative research is the process
of collecting and analyzing
numerical data to describe,
predict, or control variables of
interest. This type of research helps
in testing the causal relationships
between variables, making
predictions, and generalizing results
to wider populations.
STEPS IN QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS
1. Define Objectives and Research 6. Inferential Statistics
Questions 7. Modeling and Advanced Analysis
2. Data Collection
8. Interpretation of Results
3. Data Cleaning and Preparation 9. Reporting and Visualization
4. Descriptive Statistics 10. Actionable Insights and
5. Exploratory Data Analysis
Recommendations
1. Define Objectives and Research
Questions
•Clarify what you aim
to investigate.
•Define specific
hypotheses or
questions the data
analysis will address.
2. Data Collection
•Gather the required data through surveys, experiments, or
secondary sources.
•Ensure the data collection method aligns with the research goals.
3. Data Cleaning and Preparation
Data cleaning is the process of examining data to find any errors, mistakes,
duplications, corruptions, omissions, or other issues.
•Handle Missing Data: Remove, estimate,
or impute missing values.
•Check for Outliers: Identify and decide
how to manage extreme values.
•Normalize/Standardize: Ensure data is
consistent and comparable across
variables.
•Format Data: Organize data into a
structured format suitable for analysis (e.g.,
spreadsheets, statistical software).
4. Descriptive Statistics
•Calculate measures like mean,
median, mode, standard
deviation, and variance.
•Create visualizations such as
histograms, boxplots, or bar
charts to understand data
distribution and patterns.
5. Exploratory Data Analysis
•Exploratory Data Analysis is an
approach to data analysis outlining
features of the data, testing
assumptions, and checking for
anomalies before formal modeling.
It's about visualizing, summarizing
and interpreting the information
hidden in rows and columns of data.
6. Inferential Statistics
Inferential statistics is a branch of
statistics that deals with making
inferences about a population based on
a sample of data from that population.
The goal of inferential statistics is to
make generalizations about a larger
group of individuals or objects based on
the characteristics observed in a smaller
sample.
Inferential statistics involves using
mathematical models and statistical
methods to conclude a population
based on a sample of data from that
population.
7. Modeling and Advanced Analysis
•Use statistical or machine
learning models to predict
outcomes or test
relationships (e.g.,
regression, clustering, or
classification).
•Validate models using
techniques like cross-
validation.
8. Interpretation of Results
•Translate numerical
findings into meaningful
insights.
•Compare results to
research questions or
hypotheses.
9. Reporting and Visualization
•Summarize findings in tables, graphs, and reports.
10. Actionable Insights and
Recommendations
•Actionable insights
uncover valuable
findings from data.
•Recommendations
provide specific steps
to address those
findings and guide
action.
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