How do I analyze this data below?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this brief survey for my class project. The information gathered will be analyzed to determine how an individual’s educational background relates to his or her career choice. Your input will be helpful in performing this analysis. All information that you provide in this survey will be kept confidential and is only used in my analysis anonymously; you do not need to include your name. I would appreciate your prompt response within three days. Simply complete and return the survey to my email address. If you have any questions, please email me at:
How long have you been out of high school?
□ 0 to 6 months
□ 7 to 11 months
□ 1 to 2 years
□ 2 years to 5 years
□ More than 5 years
□ Not applicable: I did not graduate
How long after graduating did you decide to further you education, if at all?
□ 0 to 6 months
□ 7 to 11 months
□ 1 to 2 years
□ 2 years to 5 years
□ More than 5 years
□ Not applicable: I did pursue a higher education
What made you decide to get a higher education?
□ Scholarship for grades
□ I Wanted a degree in a specific field
□ My parents strongly urged me to go.
□ I was accepted into the college of my choice
□ Sports
□ Other (please specify): _________________________
How long after college did it take you to find a job?
□ 0 to 6 months
□ 7 to 11 months
□ 1 to 2 years
□ 2 years to 5 years
□ More than 5 years
How did you select your career?
□ The degree I earned (or college classes taken) related to the career field.
□ I have strong interest in the field.
□ The salary level and benefits of the career were attractive.
□ Other (please specify): _________________________
If you attended college before selecting your career, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your academic experience as it related to the career you chose immediately following college?
Check one:
□ A great deal
□ Some practical knowledge
□ No practical knowledge gained
□ Not applicable: I have not attended college or I am not working.
How long have you been (or were you employed) in your first career position.
Check one:
□ 0 to 6 months
□ 7 to 11 months
□ 1 to 2 years
□ 25 months to 5 years
□ More than 5 years
□ Not applicable: I do not currently work or do not hold a position in the field in which I would like a career.
Do you plan on going back to school to further your education?
□ Yes
□ No
□ Maybe
□Undecided
Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. Thank you for your responses. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.
If you have any questions, please contact me through the email address used to supply this survey to you.
The stated goal of your survey is: "to determine how an individual’s educational background relates to his or her career choice."
I don't see anything on your survey that tells what the individual's career choice is. Am I missing something?
I agree with Ms. Sue. I see the survey questions and choices, but no data.
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Analyzing this data involves examining the responses to each question and identifying patterns or relationships between the variables. Here are the steps you can follow to analyze this data:
1. Start by organizing the responses: Create a spreadsheet or table to record each respondent's answers to the survey questions. Assign appropriate labels or numerical codes to each response option for easier analysis.
2. Calculate frequencies: Count the number of respondents who selected each response option for every question. This will give you an overview of the distribution of responses.
3. Calculate percentages: Convert the frequencies into percentages by dividing the count of each response option by the total number of respondents. This will allow you to see the proportion of respondents who chose each option.
4. Cross-tabulation: If you want to explore relationships between different variables, create cross-tabulations. For example, you can cross-tabulate the responses to the question "How long after graduating did you decide to further your education, if at all?" with the question "What made you decide to get a higher education?" This will show how the decision to pursue higher education relates to the time after graduation.
5. Visualize the data: Use charts, graphs, or tables to visualize the data and make it easier to interpret. Bar charts or pie charts can be useful for displaying the distribution of responses, while scatter plots or stacked column charts can help illustrate relationships between variables.
6. Analyze patterns and draw conclusions: Examine the frequencies, percentages, and cross-tabulations to identify any patterns or trends in the data. Look for any significant relationships, differences, or correlations between variables. Draw conclusions based on the analysis and any hypotheses or research questions you had in mind when designing the survey.
Remember, data analysis is a iterative process, and you may need to refine your analysis and explore additional variables based on your initial findings. It's also important to consider the limitations of your sample, potential biases, and the context in which the survey was conducted.