Data Analysis

Analysis is how we interpret, understand and make sense of information, involving two "sets of complementary activities: understanding what the data says (analysis), and determining what the data means (interpretation)" (source: ACAPS).  This section of the website is devoted to improving the understanding of and skills in analysis and interpretation of GBV data.

• Data Analysis E-Learning Tool
• Compared to What: Analytical Thinking (ACAPS): this is a great primer on analysis
• What is Data Analysis? (podcast episode)
• What data sources should I analyze in the GBVIMS? (podcast episode)
• How to Analyze GBVIMS Data (1-pager)
• Using GBVIMS Data to Inform your Programming (3-pager)
• Linking Data Analysis to Programming Series
• Sources of GBV Data
• How Sure are You? Judging the quality and usability of data collected during rapid needs assessments (ACAPS)
• How to make the most of information management in coordination (ALNAP)
• How to conduct data quality checks
• How to analyze GBVIMS data

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