Analyzing and reporting Data

Data are often gathered from separate groups to describe health-related behavior for a topic of interest. In
practice, a larger sample is often surveyed, and then focus groups or interviews can be conducted with a
smaller subset of the sample. The quantitative survey data from a larger group helps to identify healthrelated trends and patterns within the sample group. The qualitative data collected with the smaller group
complements the quantitative survey data and helps to determine why and how a phenomenon exists. The
cumulative findings can then help public health professionals form a conclusion about the health issue and
inform future public health research, policy, and practice.
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze qualitative and quantitative data from two separate groups,
propose a research question, and then disseminate your findings in a mixed-methods manuscript. The
survey and focus group are both on the topic of nutrition. The quantitative data is adapted from the Youth
Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), and the qualitative data is from a focus group transcript in
which 9th grade girls discussed healthy eating.
For this assignment, you will use:

1. IBM SPSS Statistics and the "Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System Dataset" to conduct a basic
   quantitative statistical analysis.
2. The "9th Grade Girls Healthy Food Focus Group Transcription" to conduct a qualitative analysis and
   identify key themes.
   Part 1: Analyzing Data
   Using the resources indicated above, conduct the following analyses and record the results on the "Results
   and Outputs" template. Attach this document as an Appendix in your paper.
   Qualitative Analysis: Read the "9th Grade Girls Healthy Food Focus Group Transcription." This transcript is
   from a focus group of 9th grade girls discussing healthy eating with the moderator. Generate codes and
   summarize the qualitative data.

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