Chapter 4 (PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION, AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA)

 FUNCTIONS & CONTENTS

 Presents the results of the study in a scientific, logical manner in accordance with the statement of the problem.
 Presentation of results is done using techniques: graphs & tables and is discussed through logical analysis
MAJOR ELEMENTS

 PRESENTATION OF DATA  ANALYSIS

 Showcases the data for easy understanding  The intelligence and logical understanding of the
 They are presented in charts, tables or figures with researcher is required, where important data are
verbal interpretation given enough attention.
 The basis of the final results of the study.

 INTERPRETATION  DISCUSSION
 Comprehensible statements are made after  It’s the discussion and explanation of the results to
translating the statistical data establish a more logical and empirical basis of the
conclusion.
 Results of the investigation are compared and
contrasted with those of the reviewed literature and
studies

DISCUSSION OF DATA
The flow of discussion of results is based on how the problems are stated.
The sequence of discussion of points includes:
1. Intro. Of the table
2. Analysis of data
3. Interpretation of the average or the final statistical results
4. Discussion of findings
5. Implications, inferences and other important information
ANALYSIS OF DATA
It is the process of breaking the whole into parts.
In analyzing data, the following must be considered:
1. The highest numerical value: scores, weighted means, percentages, variability
2. The lowest numerical value of …
3. The most common numerical values like mode, or values that repeatedly appear
4. The final numerical value: average weighted mean, total score, chi-square value, correlation index, etc.
Chapter 5

Summary of Findings :It demands that each specific question under the statement of the problem must be written first to
followed by the findings that would answer it

Conclusion: -It is based on the findings of the study whether the given hypothesis will be accepted or rejected

Recommendations: suggestions offered by the study

i.e., further research, implications like policy formulation, program development, etc.

- recommendations should also be based in the findings and conclusions drawn.