Interpretation & Report Writing

Interpretation
It refers to the task of drawing inferences from the collected facts after study. It is search for broader meaning of research findings.
Two aspects:1)The effort to establish continuity in research by linking the results of study with another results. 2) Establishment of some explanatory concept.

Interpretation Contd
Interpretation is a fulcrum on which you are concerned with interrelationship among collected data and you go further and include results of other research, theories, etc. Better understanding of research fining plus theoretical conception.

Why Interpretation?
It maintains Continuity in research It opens new avenues for further research an stimulates quest for new knowledge Shows real significance of research findings

Technique of interpretation
STEP I establishing the relationships among research findings. STEP II Using extraneous information. STEP III seeking experts opinion STEP IV Consider all relevant factors affecting the problem to avoid false interpretation.

Precautions in interpretation
Satisfy himself about data, its collection, analysis part. Be aware of the errors ( false generalizations) It is closely linked with analysis Broad generalization should be avoided. Special attention to initial hypothesis, theoretical conceptions, empirical observations, etc.

Report Writing

Steps in Report Writing

Layout of research reports

Types of report

Precautions for writing research reports