A Simple Guide to Analyze  Quantitative Data Effectively

  It simply refers to studying data based on numbers that can be "converted" into numbers quickly and accurately without losing meaning.

1. Definition

There are 4 measurement scales: nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio. Knowing a dataset's scale helps determine its usability for calculations.

2. Determine the Level of Measurement 

Descriptive stats summarize vital features of a dataset. Standard measures are central tendency, percentages, dispersion, and distribution.

3. Conduct Descriptive Statistical Analysis

Use inferential statistics to make conclusions about a population from a sample. They explore relationships between variables in a sample.

4. Use Inferential Statistics

Finally, check for statistical significance through a p-value. A lower p-value means greater confidence in reliable results, not a coincidence.

5. Check Statistical Significance