Analyzing Data Analyzing data involves statistical analysis. Once the data is collected, it has to be interpreted. Statistics and graphics enhance the interpretation of the data and assists in the conclusion formulating process. Most statistics used in social work research are basic statistics such as percentages and basic measures of central tendencies. That is because most of the studies in social work are qualitative types of studies.
Qualitative studies use less sophisticated statistics.
The more advanced sophisticated statistical procedures are used in quantitative data analysis. The less sophisticated statistical procedures are used in qualitative studies. Open ended questions usually lead to basic statistics. Highly structure questions lend the data to more advanced and quantitative statistics. Tables and charts are forms of data presentation.