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  Rosaline 9:42 am on August 31, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  Data Analysis and its types 

  Data Analysis is a process of inspecting and transforming data with the goal of discovering something useful and productive. It is done in a study on the basis of the survey to drive certain conclusions and take decisions. Below are some of its types –

  1. Descriptive – Least amount of efforts are put in this and is used to describe the main features of the data collected in qualitative manner.
  2. Exploratory – Under this method the data is analyzed to find previous unknown facts and define future studies and questions.
  3. Inferential – It is mainly used when the data size is too large.
  4. Predictive – Under this method the analysis is done on the basis of historical facts and studies.
  5. Causal – It is used to see the effect of change in one variable on another.
  6. Mechanistic – This type require most efforts and helps to understqand the exact changes in vatriables for individual objects.

   

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  Dr S Loretti 10:48 am on August 28, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  Best Ways to Improve Your Research Proposal Writing 

  To get into your desired research program, you need to submit your research proposal at the university. It should be impressive enough to get the acceptance. It should be presented in a detailed manner so that it covers your motive, and showcase the need of the hour of this very research topic. In the following article, I have spoken a few great tips to improve the depth of your research proposal –

  Straight up your objectives – When writing your research proposal, you should place your vision and goals in this piece of write up. It will also help you maintain your focus after getting the approval from the university authorities.

  Stay Limited but Expressive – You must not dive into the areas, where you do not feel any interest. You should, instead, try proposing a subject or topic that is of your curiosity. And try to express and put all the significant facts and factors regarding the subject on your research proposal.

  Act like a Grammar Nazi – Being good at grammar is one of the keys to getting your research proposal approved. At time, research proposals are rejected just because inappropriate grammar and language were used in the proposal document. You should have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the language and grammar, so that you can convey your ideas and motives clearly and expressively.

  Research Planning – Your research proposal should throw some light on your research plan. You should show what your plans are for this research topic. You should clearly mention – how your research is going to influence the society, what issues are there, etc.

  Cross Checking – In writing terms, it is called proofreading and editing. Before submitting your research proposal, you must ensure whether or not it is in the proper format, and it has clearly explained purpose, goals and objectives.

   
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  Dr S Loretti 4:01 am on May 31, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  The Iterative Research Process 

  The ultimate key to a successful doctorate research lies in its ‘iterative’ process. The process involves returning to the research objectives, questions and methods over and over again while devising new ideas and improvements. A research is often considered to be a systematic process with stages occurring one-by-one, but it must be fluid and adaptable to change.

  It is often seen that post discussions with the supervisors and peers, the need for alterations in the research methodologies, or addition of a new research question or some other changes is projected. Throughout the process of dissertation writing, the study is re-examined from different perspectives which may call for a transformation of the research to a      different shape. To ensure a comprehensive approach to the research problem, it is essential to realize that the process of research is cyclical.

   
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  Dr S Loretti 4:00 am on May 31, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  Need for Referencing 

  Referencing is a term followed in academia to acknowledge the ideas, theories, quotes and facts of other authors and academicians. The section for referencing demonstrates your efforts of reviewing relevant literatures and grasping background knowledge.

  The basic need for a scholar to refer sources lies with the following reasons:

  • To avoid the case of plagiarism
  • To credit the sources and authors whose research you have used for completing your study
  • To demonstrate and support your research in that specific domain
  • To provide authority for statements you have cited in your project.

  Referencing is an important part of your academic writing and cannot be sidelined.

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    Ron Weasley 11:08 am on June 25, 2014 Permalink | Reply

    Universities set out guidelines for referencing chapter as well; it indeed holds importance in your dissertation.

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    Elizabeth B. White 5:09 am on September 29, 2014 Permalink | Reply

    If you want to avoid plagiarism then you must prepare it properly

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  Dr S Loretti 4:00 am on May 31, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  Editing to make your report influential 

  Hoping to see your target audience read your research paper, the way you read reports written by others can be a fulfilling dream for you as an academic author. But for the accomplishment of this goal, just completion of your dissertation report is not enough. The existence of inconsistencies and writing flaws block the path of successful publishing of your paper.

  Editing is one of the outright significant factors that influence your research paper. Since your dissertation represents your knowledge towards a specific research domain, it is essential to check the content that goes in but without ignoring its presentation. Editing infuses a professional and formal look to your report, keeping your best foot forward in this competitive environment.

   
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  Dr S Loretti 3:58 am on May 31, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  What is a Research Hypothesis? 

  A statement of the expectation or probability of an event that is proposed to be tested through the study is called a Research Hypothesis. It is a suggested explanation for the observed or probable relationship among two or more variables under study. Hypotheses generally begin with a question that forms the research problem for every research project.

  A general question such as, “Will people be more economically productive individually if they are provided with basic eye care services?” is apt to be embarked through a research project but it cannot be categorized as a hypothesis. For turning it to be a research hypothesis, operationalizing the terms is important. By operationalization, we mean defining the abstract concepts in a measurable manner. For instance, the term ‘economically productive’ can be measurably defined by using the phrase ‘hours worked per week’ or ‘quantity produced per day’. Depending upon how terms are defined, the results vary widely; so the researcher must critically decide the terms while formulating a hypothesis.

   
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  Dr S Loretti 3:57 am on May 31, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  Common Errors in Proposal Writing 

  Most students fail to understand the underlying purpose and significance of a research proposal. A research would be sought to be good only if its proposal reaches the deemed level of quality.

  Following are some common mistakes that research candidates make while preparing for proposal writing:

  • Improper use of context to frame the research question
  • Inability to define the boundary limits for research
  • Failure to cite suitable literatures
  • Inaccurate presentation of empirical contributions by other researchers
  • Diversion from the research question
  • Inappropriate detailing on major issues and arguments
  • Absence of clearly defines directions
  • Lapse in source citation and references
  • Failing to abide by the writing style guidelines
  • Sloppy writing

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    Fidel N. Cooney 6:42 am on August 11, 2014 Permalink | Reply

    Inaccurate presentation is what I’m struggling with these days.

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    Teresa J. Mann 5:07 am on September 29, 2014 Permalink | Reply

    Hey just came across this at thr right time. Will surely cross check my proposal with these tips.

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  Dr S Loretti 3:56 am on May 31, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  Summarizing Data using Histograms 

  A histogram is a data representation format which makes use of bar graphs to describe the frequency of occurrence of the event being studied. It also represents necessary and relevant basic information about the data classes such as the data spread, shape and skewness.

  Histograms serve as one of the best ways to represent data in a summarized form. Being fairly easy to construct than other forms of representative charts, histogram generated results are also slightly more interesting than the table-format display of the data. These types of charts are significant for assessing current situation and for devising ways to improve the same. Even after executing the improvement methods, histograms can be created to study the impact of the methods applied.

  While making use of descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, chi square, kurtosis and others, the histograms can be significantly interpreted to judge the normality of data distribution.

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    Alex 11:25 am on June 2, 2014 Permalink | Reply

    Not just easy to prepare, they are the most appropriate for summarizing quantitative data.

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      Joel 9:54 am on September 5, 2014 Permalink | Reply

      Right Alex they are one of the most relevant and easy way to encapsulate the quantitative data.

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    John R. Rooks 6:29 am on August 6, 2014 Permalink | Reply

    Histograms are best to be used when your data can be described by the use of not more than 2 variables.

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    Vincent A. Solis 5:04 am on September 29, 2014 Permalink | Reply

    It is really easy to present data through histograms.

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  Dr S Loretti 6:16 am on May 22, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  www.discussyourdissertation.com And Its Academic Importance 

  The website, Discussyourdissertation.com was started by Professor Melissa Richins. She began the website to assist students pursuing their master’s courses. These students face obstacles while writing dissertations and are also affected by the high stress levels. Melissa had gone into the details of their problems and came up with this website for the United States.

  The portal is a meeting dais for all students facing problems during dissertation writing. The students here tell their problems to each other and get their doubts clarified. The website also facilitates the easy share of data by numerical examiners and investigative specialists. They offer precious advice to the students. There are various data updates on the site that enhance the latter’s level of understanding and self-belief.

  

   
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  Dr S Loretti 4:03 am on May 18, 2014 Permalink | Reply  

  Brief about Descriptive Statistics 

  Descriptive Statistics, as its name, describes the data through statistical techniques. Used mainly to present quantitative descriptions, it is not applied to draw conclusions, but to study a single variable at a time. They are aimed to determine the central tendency of a variable, which measures the average value of a participant in the study. It can also be used to evaluate the distribution of the scores, or the range that outlines the scores of the study. Researchers can use descriptive statistics to describe the frequency of occurrence of certain responses, along with the reasoning of its emergence.

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    Carol Chandler 11:14 am on June 19, 2014 Permalink | Reply

    My research paper can be entailed under Descriptive statistics since the objective is to discover the impact of growing industrialization on nature.