How to Work with Ordinal Data : Key Considerations and Practical Guidance / Lenka DraŽanová.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dražanová, Lenka, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Research.

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2025.

Summary:

This How-to Guide provides a comprehensive exploration of ordinal data in social research using an analysis of the relationship between education and social tolerance as a practical case study. Drawing on data from a publicly available World Value Survey, this guide demonstrates how the social tolerance of respondents--measured as an ordinal variable--can be analyzed effectively to uncover meaningful insights. Ordinal data, which capture ranked categories without assuming equal intervals, are one of the critical types of data in social research. This guide explores the nuances of working with ordinal data, including their definition, processing, validation, integration with other data types, and analysis. It offers practical advice on assessing data quality and addressing challenges such as scale inconsistencies and appropriate data analysis. Readers also will gain a clear understanding of best practices for analyzing ordinal data as a dependent variable, including selecting appropriate statistical techniques and avoiding common pitfalls. By the end of this guide, researchers will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to handle ordinal data with confidence, ensuring robust and reliable findings in their work.

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ISBN:

1-03-622330-2

9781036223304

OCLC:

1523170516