Writing Strategies for Analyze the Data

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Now we are on to the final goal of Methods and often the one that comes at the end of the Methods section—Analyze the Data. Analyze the Data is a Goal that provides information about the data analysis conducted in the study. It can contain information about how the data were prepared for the analysis, as well as statements of credibility pertaining to the analysis. There are two key Strategies that are often used to achieve this Goal: Describe Analysis and Rationalize Post-study Decisions. Like always, none of them are obligatory, but using a combination of several strategies can strengthen your communicative intent.