Chapter IV - Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Chapter IV - Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS
AND INTERPRETATION OF
DATA
This chapter presents the
elements and concepts of
presenting, analyzing and
interpreting data to
answer the specific
problems posited in
chapter 1 of the study.
Presentation of Data
• This part presents the data
gathered and the information
obtained.
• Begin your results section with
a general statement that
means something to the
reader.
• Then, as necessary,
support this statement
with appropriate figures.
• The narrative portion of
the section should stand
on its own.
• The table should only
verify or elaborate points
made in the text. Show the
results in words,
augmented with as few
numbers and refer the
reader to a more detailed
presentation in the table.
• Highlight the trend,
range of values and
other interesting
aspects. Do not leave
the reader to sort out
the figures and decide
what they mean.
Preparing Tables/
Graphs/ Figures
When preparing graph,
table or figure, you should
consider the following points:
• Number the table and
provide a title.
• Table Headings: Keep
brief and separate from
other parts of text with
solid line.
• Body: Be selective in
what you present and
do not be redundant.
(0.08 - 8%).
•Present in its meaningful
and appropriate form.
• Legend: the key to
symbols - placed within
the figure.
• Captions: A concise
explanation of the
figure/graph can be
place below.
• Entire table excluding heading
is enclosed by solid horizontal
lines.
Gender Frequency Percent Gender Frequency Percent