Is the interpretation of your findings in your research and answers all of the questions your chapter 1 SOP provides. It also transforms raw data into meaningful results.
CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
It is the section where you present your analyzed data in a clear and organized manner.
DATA PRESENTATION
Presented in a textual format, it is the simplest method of presenting data but is often too overwhelming to the eyes.
TEXTUAL
Your data is presented in statistical tables.
TABULAR
Involves the orderly and systematic presentation of numerical data in a form designed to elucidate the problem under consideration.
TABULATION
It is the brief label placed above the table (e.g., “Table 1”). It identifies the table number and allows readers to easily refer to it in the text.
TABLE CAPTION
It is the descriptive statement that explains what the table is about. It summarizes the content of the table and provides context for the data presented.
TABLE TITLE
It is the top horizontal section of the table that contains the main column headings and subheadings. It describes the categories of data organized in the columns below.
BOX HEAD
Is the leftmost vertical column of the table. It lists the row headings or classifications (such as categories or groups) that describe the data arranged across the rows.
STUB
It is the main part of the table where the actual data values are presented. It contains the information that corresponds to the row and column headings.
BODY
Shows the sum or overall count of the data across rows or columns. It provides a summary of the numerical values presented in the table.
TOTALS
Similar to Tabular but is presented in a creative and unique way such as bar graphs, line graphs, etc. It also represents the quantitative variation of variables itself or in comparison with those other variables.
GRAPHICAL
The horizontal axis (left right) of a graph/table
X-AXIS
The vertical axis (up down) of a graph/table.
Y-AXIS
A circular, visual data representation divided into slices, where each slice represents a proportion, percentage, or fraction of the whole.
PIE GRAPH
Defined as an examination of data in facts in terms of quantity, attribute, trait, pattern, and relationship among others to answer research questions.
DATA ANALYSIS
The part of your chapter 4 where you explain your data and or findings in your data presentation and data analysis. It is the explanation or suggestions inferred from the data, their implications but not conclusions.
DATA INTERPRETATION
Summarises the research study and presents the research implications or suggestions for future researchers.
CHAPTER 5
It is where you give a compact account of your main text (roughly 5 to 15% of the original work).
It must be written in simple past and passive voice.
SUMMARY
What should your research summary include?
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
RESPONDENT
SAMPLING PROCEDURES
METHODS OF RESEARCH EMPLOYED
STATISTICAL TREATMENT APPLIED/ENFORCED
RESULTS
It is the part of Chapter 5 where you synthesize discussed ideas and turn it into a comprehensive judgement or opinion. This should only be about 10% of the original work that consists of two parts, a summary and final thought.
CONCLUSION
What should be avoided in the conclusion?
INABILITY TO BE CONCISE.
INABILITY TO MAKE A STATEMENT ON MORE SIGNIFICANT, MORE IMPORTANT ISSUES.
FAILURE TO EXPOSE PROBLEMS LEADS TO ADVERSE OUTCOMES.
INABILITY TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF WHAT WAS OBSERVED.
FAILURE TO ALIGN THE RESEARCH AIM AND OBJECTIVES.
REFRAIN FROM APOLOGIZING.
This follows as a key part of the analysis phase, where you suggest specific strategies or changes to address the issues identified in your study. These respond directly to key findings, which can be prioritized to help narrow down the most important suggestions.
RECOMMENDATIONS
CHAPTER 1?
INTRODUCTION
