Analyse and evaluate research data within a housing environment

This standard is about analysing and evaluating research data (both qualitative and quantitative). You will need to select the appropriate analysis methods which fit the research objective and be able to critically evaluate the findings. You will work for a local authority, housing group or housing association where the analysis and evaluation of research data will help inform decision making. You will be required to present your findings to senior management teams, stakeholders or governance boards.

P1 define and agree the purpose and objectives of the researchP2 locate and select appropriate data sources which comply with ethical and business requirements and data protection legislationP3 organise data in a format which will allow for the required analysisP4 select methods of analysis relevant to achieving the objectives for the researchP5 apply appropriate statistical analysis techniquesP6 check the accuracy of the analysisP7 critically evaluate the dataP8 present the data in a format suitable for the intended audience

K1 the purpose and objectives of the researchK2 the different types of data sources available and where to find themK3 the legislative, ethical and business requirements for the use and storage of information and data protectionK4 techniques for ensuring that data is prepared appropriately for analysisK5 the principles, strengths and limitations of a range of analysis techniquesK6 how to select and use statistical techniques which are appropriate to given research objectivesK7 how to critically evaluate  data findingsK8 the importance of presenting data in a format understandable for the intended audience and techniques for achieving this