How to carry out quantitative data analysis

Guidance - 26 August 2021

Find out how to carry out quantitative data analysis, different methods you can use and our top tips for data visualisation.
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About this resource

Local Healthwatch routinely collects large amounts of quantifiable data. Therefore, it is essential to understand how best to analyse such data to arrive at clear evidence-based conclusions.

This guidance explains how to use quantitative data analysis in your research, including:

  • What quantitative is and why it's important
  • What you should consider before and after collecting quantitative data 
  • How to analyse quantitative data
  • Top tips for analysis and data visualisation

Worked examples support each type of quantitative analysis method to help you understand how you can apply this to your projects.

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