Data Analysis and Reporting

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Overview

Now that you have collected the data for your research project it is time to analyze these data and write your research report. Unit 5 begins with outlining the different sections of a research report before going on to provide instructions for the calculation of some simple descriptive statistics. As you progress through this Unit, you will find it useful to familiarize yourself with the marking guide for Practice Assignment 4.

The topics to be covered in this unit are:

  • Introduction to American Psychological Association (APA) Style
  • Writing a Research Report in APA Style
  • Describing Single Variables
  • Expressing your Results