Chapter 4 Reflection Blog

Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Interpretation: A lot of uncertainity and challenges take place during this data analysis and intrepertation stage. When it comes to interpretation we must be careful how we do so since often we are quick to judge and make assumptions. Note-taking and Note-making is one way to help define judgements/assumptions verses evidence. In action research interpretation is a deliberate action, requiring preperation and formal processes, when done correctly the data can be turned into evidence. Data Interpretation includes many areas, analysis, synthesis, deconstruction and contextualization. Each of these areas can be broken down into different sections to help you understand the data more fully. The analysis can be Informal ongoing or Formal ongoing. It is extremely important to keep your data organized. Everyone has their own system to keep materials and data organized. Having this type of organization will be very helpful in the end when you go to put the information together. I often struggle with exactly how to analyze my data but this chapter is very helpful in giving details on how to organize, interpret and analyze. I found the charts to be very useful and the material in the book to help me with my research process.