Episode 9 introduces the processes of analysis of the data, which include several interrelated procedures that are performed to summarise and rearrange data. The goals of most research are to provide information. The topic will discuss the processes of rearranging, ordering or manipulating data to provide descriptive information that answers questions posed in the problem definition. All forms of analysis attempt to portray consistent patterns in data so the results may be studied and interpreted in a brief and meaningful way.