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This unit explored the presentation

of data and the ethical issues surroudiing

the research and reporting of findings.

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Discussed the details of Data Analysis. Diagram below explains this concept further...

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Discussed the details of the Data Processing.

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This unit highlighted the rudiments of data collection,

from the budget, recruitment and selection, training and

briefing to the final preparatory stage, the Pretest. It further

showcased the diferent modes of data collection and the

advantages and disadvantages each held. The do's and

don'ts to conducting an interview was also discussed

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This unit also looked at survey sampling, this time,the

design. It gave special attention to probability and

non-probability sampling techniques, comparing them both

as well as differentiating between them. Sample size and

fraction was also noted.

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Population and sample was defined it the unit,

relationship between both was also shown. Three

types of population were introduced, namely; target,

frame and survey. Sampling and non-sampling errors

were identified and how these should be avoided.

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Unit 4 introduced the importance of using

survey instruments to gather data, it also highlighted

how such instruments can be used to ensure reliability

and validity of the data collected. The correct construction

of the questionnaire was also explored , keen attention

was placed on its format and content.

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This unit explained the nature and scope of

conceptualization and measurement in the delicate

process of conducting research. Different levels of

measurement were explored and the importance they served

in collecting and analyzing data. Reliability and validity of data

collected were also explored

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This unit introduced the importance of Survey Research,

what it is and how it is used. Some examples

of this process were given, the main one being the census

which is used to capture vital information about the population.

The unit also spoke of the groups that benefit from survey

research, the advantages and disadvantages were also highlighted.

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This unit introduced me to the Research Process

and highlighted the importance of doing research. It

also defined the different types of research, explained

how research should be designed and defined what

the unit of analysis is and its importance as being the

entity that data is collected on.