Total Variance Explained: 1. Prepare and Organize Your Data
Total Variance Explained: 1. Prepare and Organize Your Data
This will require you to read your data, probably several times, to get a sense of
what it contains. You may want to keep notes about your thoughts, ideas, or any
questions you have.
Use highlighters, notes in the margins, sticky pads, concept maps, or anything
else that helps you to connect with your data. See the attached document that
demonstrates how one might highlight key words and phrases as well as make
notes in the margins to categorize the data:
Consider your audience, the purpose of the study, and what content should be
included to best tell the story of your data.