Analysing Quantitative Data
Variable-based and Case-based Approaches to Non-experimental Datasets
- Raymond A Kent - University of Stirling, Scotland
Using two multidisciplinary non-experimental datasets throughout, the book demonstrates that data analysis is really an active dialogue between ideas and evidence. Each dataset is returned to throughout the chapters enabling you to see the role of the researcher in action; it also showcases the difference between each approach and the significance of researchers’ decisions that must be made as you move through your analysis.
The book is divided into four clear sections:
- Data and their presentation
- Variable-based analyses
- Case-based analyses
- Comparing and combining approaches
Clear, original and written for students this book should be compulsory reading for anyone looking to conduct non-experimental quantitative data analysis.
Supplements
Free resources on the companion website:
- A chapter summary
- Recommended reading suggestions
- Links to free SAGE journal articles
- Answers to chapter exercises and questions for discussion
Provides a systematic approach to qualitative data analysis, good solid underpinning text.
Interesting and well informed.
Focus of the course has changed into qualitative data analysis
Takes an interesting approach but the topics covered are a little basic and we need to go to a more advanced level of this course.
I really enjoyed this approach and will add to the reading list.
Quantitative analysis no longer part of the syllabus
