What is the main difference between findings and analysis? (thesis is written in social science)
The following sources should be helpful, particularly Bloomberg and Volpe (2016) in regard to their differences/contents/frequent errors, etc. More specifically, findings build logically from the problem, research questions, and design…..whereas analysis relates to searching for patterns and themes that emerge from the findings (Bloomberg and Volpe, 2016, pp. 9-11).
- Bloomberg, L. D. and Volpe, M. F. (2016) A Complete Dissertation: The Big Picture, in Bloomberg, L.D. and Volpe, M.F. (eds.) Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation: A Road Map From Beginning to End. 3rd ed. California: SAGE Publications, Inc., pp. 3-12.
- Denscombe, M. (2003) The Good Research Guide for Small-Scale Social Research Projects. 2nd ed. Berkshire, England: Open University Press. (See: pp. 314-315 on the structure of research report).
- Rotchie, J. and Lewis, J. (2003) Qualitative Research Practice: A Guide for Social Science Students and Researchers. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
I see "findings" as being the outcome of your "analysis", irrespective of whether these analysis are statistical or not.
Findings is connect with outcomes, evidences. Otherwise, analysis is the description and understand about the findings.
The following sources should be helpful, particularly Bloomberg and Volpe (2016) in regard to their differences/contents/frequent errors, etc. More specifically, findings build logically from the problem, research questions, and design…..whereas analysis relates to searching for patterns and themes that emerge from the findings (Bloomberg and Volpe, 2016, pp. 9-11).
- Bloomberg, L. D. and Volpe, M. F. (2016) A Complete Dissertation: The Big Picture, in Bloomberg, L.D. and Volpe, M.F. (eds.) Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation: A Road Map From Beginning to End. 3rd ed. California: SAGE Publications, Inc., pp. 3-12.
- Denscombe, M. (2003) The Good Research Guide for Small-Scale Social Research Projects. 2nd ed. Berkshire, England: Open University Press. (See: pp. 314-315 on the structure of research report).
- Rotchie, J. and Lewis, J. (2003) Qualitative Research Practice: A Guide for Social Science Students and Researchers. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
Findings are results of analysis or may be straight observations. Analysis are evaluations of measurements or data
Basic Description of Analysis and Findings
In the analysis section, you describe what you did with your data. If it is a quantitative paper, this will include details of statistical procedures. If it is a qualitative paper, it may include SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis.
In the findings section, sometimes called results, you report what the analysis revealed, but only the factual matter of the results, not their implication or meaning.
What is Needed to Write the Analysis and Findings Sections
To write the analysis section, you need to know what the analysis consisted of, but you do not necessarily need data, unless the analysis changed as a result of looking at the data.
To write the findings section, you need to have already performed the analysis.
Who Should Write the Analysis and Findings Sections
If the paper has more than one author (as many research papers do), then different people may write the analysis and findings sections. The author who writes the analysis section should be knowledgeable about the methods used. If it is a quantitative paper, he or she may be a statistician or data analyst. The author who writes the findings section should be knowledgeable about the way findings in the field are reported. He will often be the lead author of the paper.
Style of the Analysis and Findings Sections
The analysis section often includes a justification of the methods used. It is often technical in nature, and may be skipped by many readers. The findings section is purely descriptive, and should be easily understood by all members of the paper's targeted audience.
Both are about steeps toward the results
you will start with analysis and you will reach to the findings
Many thanks
One can see.
Peter Flom " The Difference Between Analysis & Findings in a Research Paper" (https://classroom.synonym.com/difference-between-analysis-findings-research-paper-4215.html)
Good analysis should contain a range of opinions and supporting points. In academic writing, you should try to find articles that offer different arguments and draw attention to the different views on a subject in your analysis while finding Whereas your analysis includes discussion about a range of research material, the conclusion is where you, as the author, cover your findings and recommendations on the question.
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analysis is to do with the methodology you used and results are the outcomes from the analysis.
Sometimes the word analysis is used after results. ie, analysis of data/ of results. basically, this analysis is still a method or a tool being used to break down your findings foe easier understanding and discussion
I don't see any relationship. Analysis is a method to study data and findings are the results.
I was going to answer simply, analysis leads to findings. Or, are you differentiating between "findings" and "results"? If so, I think "results" tends to refer to more quantitative outcomes, where "findings" might be more verbose.
Then, if you had postulated a hypothesis at the beginning of the research paper, a "conclusions" section might explain whether or how the "findings" support your hypothesis.
After making analysis of your study, there must be some discoveries to serve as your findings
Analysis is the critical evaluation of the data which leads to some conclusion. This conclusion in scientific language is called findings.
Dear Flóvin Skaalum Mikkelsen,
Fnding - Try to locate anything lost, hidden, needed to gain access to it or knowledge of it.
Analysis - a method of research, characterized by the isolation and study of individual parts of the objects of research.
Regards, Shafagat
All research raises a central question, which in turn leads to the general objective.
Depending on the methodological approach, you may have a hypothesis, or hypothesis system, or premises.
This is key to understanding the difference, between findings and analysis.
The results of your hypothesis become part of your analysis, which in turn allow you to answer your central research question. Whether it is accepted or rejected.
But, what happens if in the analysis process, you identify a variable or element, or factor or aspect; who explains and answers your research question. This becomes a finding, because it is something that you did not expect to find but that allows you to better understand what happens with your object of study.
This is what in sociology we call a "Serendipty".
That is why in the theses we have findings and conclusions.
The exact format of a research paper varies across disciplines, but they share certain features in common. They have the following sections (which may have different names in different fields): Introduction, literature review (these first two are often combined), methodology, data analysis, results (or findings), discussion and conclusion. (These last two are also often combined.)
Basic Description of Analysis and Findings
In the analysis section, you describe what you did with your data. If it is a quantitative paper, this will include details of statistical procedures. If it is a qualitative paper, it may include SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis.
In the findings section, sometimes called results, you report what the analysis revealed, but only the factual matter of the results, not their implication or meaning.
What is Needed to Write the Analysis and Findings Sections
To write the analysis section, you need to know what the analysis consisted of, but you do not necessarily need data, unless the analysis changed as a result of looking at the data.
To write the findings section, you need to have already performed the analysis.
Who Should Write the Analysis and Findings Sections
If the paper has more than one author (as many research papers do), then different people may write the analysis and findings sections. The author who writes the analysis section should be knowledgeable about the methods used. If it is a quantitative paper, he or she may be a statistician or data analyst. The author who writes the findings section should be knowledgeable about the way findings in the field are reported. He will often be the lead author of the paper.
Style of the Analysis and Findings Sections
The analysis section often includes a justification of the methods used. It is often technical in nature, and may be skipped by many readers. The findings section is purely descriptive, and should be easily understood by all members of the paper's targeted audience.
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Findings are the results, whether quantitative or qualitative--the results of your "search." What does your data show by itself? These could be descriptive statistics, inferential statictics, or coding and themes, for eg. in qual research. Analyisis is presenting the findings in view/in context of your topic, questions, objectives, theoretical premise(s), previous findings. What do my results mean? what do they tell me in relation to my reserach questions? Remeber that interpertaion, such as personal observation or what they mean for future research (beyond just the findings) are for the discussion and /or conclusion section.
Research elicits data which are analysed/interpreted in whatever way to be the researcher's findings from a particular study; e.g. analysing/inter-
preting the data resulting from my research, I have 'found this''.
One can then discuss or conclude what the findings could mean for future research and/or practice.
Findings are the results, whether quantitative or qualitative--the results of your "search." What does your data show by itself? These could be descriptive statistics, inferential statictics, or coding and themes, for eg. in qual research. Analyisis is presenting the findings in view/in context of your topic, questions, objectives, theoretical premise(s), previous findings. What do my results mean? what do they tell me in relation to my reserach questions? Remeber that interpertaion, such as personal observation or what they mean for future research (beyond just the findings) are for the discussion and /or conclusion section.
Dear Dr. Flóvin Skaalum Mikkelsen
For me: analysis= methodology, finding= methodology/results. The two are related and based on the knowledge of developers/users. Thank you for your considerations.
Kind regards
Fatima
Not quite. The methodology section is where you detail the how, when, where, what, and who of the study. This will include data collection and its analysis whether qual. or quant. When and where was it conducted? Who are the subjects and how did you select them? How did you go about conducting the study? What exactly did you do? This section has to be in sufficient detail for replication.
Remember that research is a scientific endeavor, univeral and strict, thus its parts /its protocol are the same for everyone (altough there is room for adaptation for a particular subject or project, certain items are required and methodology is of most important because of replication). This guide might help (or you may wish to find another. There are many online and also books.) http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/methodology
Analysis" leads to "findings". Analysis involves method or technique to interpret the data. Findings present facts from your interpretation.
Strictly, Mary-Helen is correct in saying that 'findings' are the results of research before analysis; therefore, I defer to her answer.
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