The type of data available also affects the choice of method. Data can be quantitative or qualitative, primary or secondary. Quantitative data are numerical and can be analyzed statistically, whereas qualitative data are descriptive and often analyzed thematically. Primary data are collected directly by the researcher, while secondary data are pre-existing. For quantitative analysis, methods like regression analysis or chi-square tests might be used. For qualitative data, thematic analysis or content analysis might be appropriate.
