Analysis of Research Data
Analyse research data, interpret results generated and link them to the research question or related findings in scientific literature
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Evidence-based Practice
Levels
Apply statistical and analytics techniques to research data and interpret results
Apply data transformation and preparation techniques to datasets with guidance
Summarise data using descriptive statistics, figures, graphs and tables with guidance
Apply appropriate statistical and analytics techniques to analyse quantitative data with guidance
Apply appropriate statistical and analytics techniques to analyse qualitative data with guidance
Determine significance and effect size of findings with guidance
Identify potential interpretations for obtained results with guidance
Review analysis of data to ensure accuracy under guidance
Interpret research findings under guidance
Apply statistical and analytics techniques and provide guidance to junior researchers
Apply data transformation and preparation techniques to datasets
Summarise data using descriptive statistics, figures, graphs and tables
Apply appropriate statistical and analytics techniques to analyse quantitative data
Apply appropriate statistical and analytics techniques to analyse qualitative data
Determine significance and effect size of findings
Use visualisation software to create visualisations for presenting results
Identify potential interpretations for obtained results
Review analysis of data to ensure accuracy
Interpret research findings
Drive the analysis of research data and the interpretation of results generated
Evaluate available software and tools to determine appropriateness for analysing and visualising different datasets
Determine how data should be prepared to facilitate intended analyses
Evaluate adequacy of results in answering research hypotheses or questions
Determine most impactful visualisation of results
Articulate implications of results to topics or areas in one’s field of research and how it adds to current knowledge
Relate findings to current literature
Train others in application of statistics, analytics, visualisations and research approaches
Determine important data to report to relevant stakeholders, including governing bodies
Collaborate with statisticians for data analyses, where necessary
Drive synergies in the analysis of data across research studies to derive new insights
Drive consistency and quality in analyses of research data across the department
Identify opportunities for synergies in data analyses across research studies across organisations, nationally or internationally
Synthesise findings across multiple research studies to derive new insights into topics or areas in one’s field of research or to the areas of interest to the organisation or funding agencies
Articulate implications of results in relation to areas of interest to the organisation or funding agencies
Advocate for application of statistics, analytics, visualisations and research approaches
Provide consultation of data analysis or interpretation for large scale or national projects