10.computer technology in Research
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The document discusses the evolution of computer technology and its applications in research, detailing various generations of computers and their components. It highlights the advantages of using software packages like SPSS and SAS for data analysis, allowing researchers to perform complex calculations and manage large datasets efficiently. However, it also notes limitations such as high costs and potential issues with data accuracy due to human error.
10.computer technology in Research
- 1. Computer technology D.A. Asir John Samuel, BSc (Psy), MPT (Neuro Paed), MAc, DYScEd, C/BLS, FAGE Lecturer, Alva’s college of Physiotherapy, Moodbidri Dr.Asir John Samuel (PT), Lecturer, ACP
- 2. Introduction to computers Generations Components used First (1945-60) Valves Second (1960-65) Transistor Third (1965-70) Integrated Chips (IC) Fourth (1970-till now) Microprocessor Fifth (developing High Electron Mobility stage……) Transistor Dr.Asir John Samuel (PT), Lecturer, ACP
- 3. Computer application in research • Model processing • Sample size calculation • Managing missing data • Performing computations • In estimating accurate p-value • Data analysis and interpretation Dr.Asir John Samuel (PT), Lecturer, ACP
- 4. Computer application in research Software Packages • SPSS – Statistical Package for Social Sciences • SAS – Statistical Analysis Software • Medcalc – Medical calculation Dr.Asir John Samuel (PT), Lecturer, ACP
- 5. Computer and Researcher • Performing calculation at the speed of light • Data analysis concerning large research projects • Huge storage of data • Faster retrieval • Added quality to research activity • Trial and error process frequently employed Dr.Asir John Samuel (PT), Lecturer, ACP
- 6. Computer and Researcher • Can easily calculate computation of means, SD, correlation coefficients, ‘t’ tests, analysis of variance, multiple regression and various nonparametric analyses • Multivariate analysis can be computed • Only work of researcher is to feed in the data Dr.Asir John Samuel (PT), Lecturer, ACP
- 7. Computer and Researcher • Facilitate research work • Innumerable data can be processed and analyzed with greater ease and speed • Results obtained are accurate and reliable • Pictorial graphing and reporting Dr.Asir John Samuel (PT), Lecturer, ACP
- 8. Computer and Researcher • Data organisation and coding • Storing the data • Selection of appropriate statistical measures/techniques • Selection of appropriate software package • Execution of the computer program Dr.Asir John Samuel (PT), Lecturer, ACP
- 9. Limitation of computer-based analysis • Requires expensive computerised analysis setting, collection and feeding of data (GAITRE) • Not economical in case of small projects • Various small details which are not fed into computers may get lost • Does not think only execute • “Garbage in, garbage out” Dr.Asir John Samuel (PT), Lecturer, ACP