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Analyzing Primary Research Results and Developing Graphs

Learn how to sort, calculate percentages, tally survey responses, and create graphs for comparing data between groups in your primary research. Discover tips for analyzing findings, linking to secondary research, and presenting conclusions effectively.

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Analyzing Primary Research Results and Developing Graphs

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  1. Now I’ve done my Primary Research!What do I do with the results?

  2. Are you developing a comparison between 2 groups? • Sort your surveys • Count the number of surveys in each pile • This will comprise the denominator for working out percentages • Use an unused survey form to tally each question • This tally sheet will handed in with your filled in surveys

  3. Example • You divided your 30 surveys into male and female • Among the males, 10 answered “yes” and 5 answered “no” • Therefore 66% answered yes and 33% answered no

  4. Multiple Choice • Works the same way • a=5 b=6 c=3 d=11 Your percentages would be ?

  5. Now take your data from the questionnaires and start to tally and analyze

  6. How do I do a graph?

  7. Digital Technology is Changing Society Make sure you insert your graph into the text 40% of males between the ages of 30 and 35 agree that digital technology is changing society. 60% of males aged 15 –29 agree with this statement.

  8. Other tips… • Do not include any discussion points in this section • Your graphs must be in percentages not number of students • Include word titles not…question 5 • Label the axis • Do not make full page graphs • Text must go right underneath the graph • Include at least 2 types of graphs

  9. Discussion Section In your Discussion section, you will link your primary research findings to your secondary research findings * remembering to use in-text citations * identify similarities & differences and possible reasons why * fundamental flaws or limitations of your primary research and improvments

  10. Conclusion Section In your concluding section, you will repeat your thesis statement & purpose of your research as well as, clearly outline the expected outcome of your study * reinforce the sociological impact of your study * reiterate the importance of your topic of study to social change * further recommendations for future research

  11. Final Reference Page Be sure to include ALL sources used in your research in a final Reference Page in proper APA form (labelled & on separate page) Congratulations! You've completed your 1st Academic Journal

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