Category: Learning modules

Data entered in STATA can be classified either as numeric or string type. Associated with each type of data is its storage type i.e. the numbers are stored as byte, int, long, float, or double. STATA takes “float” as the default storage type for its variables.

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By Indra Giri & Priya Chetty on November 24, 2016 No Comments

Do-file is an interface in Stata which allows the researcher to compile all the commands and results at one place. Once the commands are stored in do file, one do not need to enter the command again.

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By Priya Chetty on November 23, 2016 No Comments

Correlation analysis is conducted to examine the relationship between dependent and independent variables. There are two types of correlation analysis in STATA.

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By Priya Chetty on October 20, 2016 1 Comment

In my previous article I have discussed how the validity can be ensured with respect to Quantitative and Qualitative analysis. This article discusses the threats to validity (internal and external) irrespective of the approach.

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By Priya Chetty on October 16, 2016 11 Comments

A study by Ary et al. (1996) categorized qualitative research or methods into two distinct forms. Firstly participant observation, where the researcher is a participant in the study. Secondly, non-participant observation, where the researcher observes but does not participate. It is in this non-participant observation that one can use the content analysis approach.

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By Priya Chetty on October 12, 2016 2 Comments

STATA, like SPSS is a smart data analysis tool used for data management and analysis. It is a fast and easy to use, across all operating systems such as Windows, Unix and Mac.

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By Priya Chetty on October 12, 2016 28 Comments

The research approach is a plan and procedure that consists of the steps of broad assumptions to detailed methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. It is, therefore, based on the nature of the research problem being addressed. The research approach is essentially divided into two categories: Types of research approach for data collection Tend […]

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By Priya Chetty on September 29, 2016 5 Comments

Ethical considerations form a major element in research. The researcher needs to adhere to promote the aims of the research imparting authentic knowledge, truth and prevention of error. Furthermore, following ethics enables scholars to deal collaborative approach towards their study with the assistance of their peers, mentors and other contributors to the study.

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