Use of Analytical Tools in Empirical Study

Authors

  • Vira Burdiak Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of Yuri Fedkovich Chernivtsi National University, Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0037-2173
  • Lev-Oleksandr Bondarenko Postgraduate student of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of Yuriy Fedkovich Chernivtsi National University Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6244-9706

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31861/mediaforum.2023.12.23-46

Keywords:

analytical tools, empirical research, cognition, data, analysis, method, research methodology

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study various analytical methods and techniques within the framework of empirical research, which can be used to collect, analyze and interpret data in an accurate and systematic way. Analytical tools for empirical research are various techniques and methods used to collect, analyze, and interpret data systematically and thoroughly. One of the main goals of studying analytical tools is to understand how researchers can use these methods to obtain reliable and valid results. It is also important to understand the correct choice of methodology, hypothesis setting, and forming a holistic picture of the study before applying the empirical practice of knowledge. By forming a construct of correlation of all variables within the framework of building a research philosophy and using properly selected analytical methods, it is possible to develop academic practice to the level of thorough knowledge of the research object. The authors believe that by providing a framework for data collection and analysis, analytical tools help identify patterns and relationships in complex data sets. Learning the analytical tools of empirical research is essential to conducting thorough and effective research.

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Published

2023-07-21

How to Cite

Burdiak, V., & Bondarenko, L.-O. (2023). Use of Analytical Tools in Empirical Study. Mediaforum : Analytics, Forecasts, Information Management, 12, 23-46. https://doi.org/10.31861/mediaforum.2023.12.23-46