SPSS stands for Statistical Package for Social Sciences. It is one of the commonly used softwares used for statistical analyses. In this post, I introduce SPSS, its interface, and demonstrate...
Category: Data collection and analysis
Quantitative research studies use random sampling techniques. These are techniques that ensure that the individuals in a population have an equal chance of being included in the sample. This is...
In this post, I introduce regression analysis, differentiate between dependent and independent variables, the three sums of square: sum of squares total, sum of squares regression and sum of squares...
A structured questionnaire is a data collection tool used strictly for quantitative research studies. This article highlights important points that should be considered when designing and...
This article is the first of a series of posts that focus on quantitative research. I introduce basic statistics in this article because if your PhD thesis will use quantitative research methods,...
The Fieldwork Process in Qualitative Research (Do’s and Don’t’s)
Qualitative research involves primary data collection hence adequate planning of the fieldwork both before and during the data collection stage is critical. This post highlights some of the...