Analysis of Registry Personnel Best Practices and Effective University Administration

Oct 5, 2024, 5:07 AM

QUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS.xlsx

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Research Questions

The following questions will be raised to guide the study.
  1. What are the profiles of registry personnel best practice in South-South Geopolitical zone, Nigeria?
  2. What are the indices of effective university administration in South-South Geopolitical zone, Nigeria?
  3. What is the relationship between confidentiality as registry personnel best practice and effective university administration?
  4. What is the relationship between problem-solving as registry personnel best practice and effective university administration?
  5. What is the relationship between ICT knowledge as registry personnel best practice and effective university administration?
  6. What is the relationship between effective communication as registry personnel best practice and effective university administration?
  7. What is the relationship between policies awareness as registry personnel best practice and effective university administration?
  8. What is the relationship between human relations a
The provided Excel file contains data related to registry personnel best practices, with columns indicating different levels of agreement (Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree) and a total count for each practice statement.
The research questions aim to explore various aspects of registry personnel best practices and their relationship with effective university administration in the South-South Geopolitical zone of Nigeria. These questions focus on profiles, indices of effective administration, and specific relationships between best practices and administration effectiveness.
To proceed with the analysis, we can start by loading the data from the Excel file and examining its structure. This will help us understand how to address the research questions effectively.
Would you like to start by analyzing the data to answer any specific research question, or do you have any other requests regarding the data?
The data from the Excel file has been successfully loaded. It includes columns for various registry personnel best practices, with responses categorized into Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Disagree (D), Strongly Disagree (SD), and a total count for each practice.
Here is a brief overview of the data:
  • Registry Personnel Best Practices: Descriptions of best practices.
  • SA, A, D, SD: Counts of responses for each level of agreement.
  • TOTAL: Total responses for each practice.
Given the research questions, we can explore the data to analyze the profiles of registry personnel best practices and their relationship with effective university administration.
Would you like to focus on a specific research question or explore the data further to gain insights?

Can you test the Research questions and hypothesis with the excel file. Comparing Senior Personnel and Junior Personnel responses

The dataset currently does not explicitly differentiate between Senior and Junior Personnel responses. To proceed with testing the research questions and hypotheses, we need to identify or create a way to distinguish between these two groups in the dataset.
Could you provide more information on how to differentiate between Senior and Junior Personnel in the dataset? For example, are there specific columns or additional data that indicate the personnel category?

two different sheets in the excel file

The Excel file contains two sheets named 'JUNIOR PERSONNEL' and 'SENIOR PERSONNEL'. These sheets likely contain the responses from Junior and Senior Personnel, respectively.
Let's load these sheets into separate DataFrames and compare the responses to address the research questions and hypotheses.
I'll proceed to load the data from both sheets for further analysis.
The data from both sheets, Junior Personnel and Senior Personnel, has been successfully loaded. Each sheet contains responses to various registry personnel best practices, categorized by levels of agreement (SA, A, D, SD) and a total count for each practice.
To address the research questions and hypotheses, we can perform comparative analyses between the responses of Junior and Senior Personnel. This can involve:
  1. Descriptive Analysis: Comparing the overall response patterns between the two groups.
  2. Statistical Testing: Conducting hypothesis tests to determine if there are significant differences in responses between Junior and Senior Personnel.
Would you like to start with a specific analysis or have any particular hypothesis in mind to test?

Descriptive analysis , correlation analysis and hypothesis testing

Descriptive Analysis

Here are the descriptive statistics for the responses from Junior and Senior Personnel:

Junior Personnel

  • Strongly Agree (SA): Mean = 45.95, Std = 3.11
  • Agree (A): Mean = 35.22, Std = 2.56
  • Disagree (D): Mean = 8.34, Std = 1.20
  • Strongly Disagree (SD): Mean = 4.49, Std = 1.06
  • Total Responses: 94

Senior Personnel

  • Strongly Agree (SA): Mean = 102.92, Std = 40.47
  • Agree (A): Mean = 93.52, Std = 29.15
  • Disagree (D): Mean = 96.62, Std = 29.82
  • Strongly Disagree (SD): Mean = 104.92, Std = 34.03
  • Total Responses: 398
These statistics provide an overview of the response patterns for both groups. Senior Personnel tend to have higher counts across all categories compared to Junior Personnel.
Next, let's perform a correlation analysis to see if there are any relationships between the response categories.
from scipy.stats import ttest_ind

Hypothesis testing between Junior and Senior Personnel for each response category

results = {}
for category in ['SA', 'A', 'D', 'SD']:
t_stat, p_value = ttest_ind(junior_personnel_data[category], senior_personnel_data[category], equal_var=False)
results[category] = {'t-statistic': t_stat, 'p-value': p_value}
results

Correlation Analysis

Junior Personnel

  • SA and A: Strong negative correlation (-0.89)
  • SA and D: Moderate negative correlation (-0.50)
  • SA and SD: Weak negative correlation (-0.22)

Senior Personnel

  • SA and A: Weak negative correlation (-0.17)
  • SA and D: Moderate negative correlation (-0.49)
  • SA and SD: Moderate negative correlation (-0.61)
The correlation analysis indicates that for both Junior and Senior Personnel, there is a negative relationship between the levels of agreement (SA) and disagreement (D, SD). This suggests that as the number of 'Strongly Agree' responses increases, the number of 'Disagree' and 'Strongly Disagree' responses tends to decrease.

Hypothesis Testing

Let's perform hypothesis testing to determine if there are significant differences in the responses between Junior and Senior Personnel.
It seems there is an issue with the hypothesis testing results, as they are returning nan values. This could be due to missing data or a mismatch in the data structure.
Let's investigate the data further to ensure that the hypothesis testing can be conducted properly. We should check for any missing values or inconsistencies in the data that might be affecting the test results.
Would you like me to proceed with checking for missing data or any other specific analysis?

Yes proceed

Both the Junior Personnel and Senior Personnel datasets have missing values in the columns SA, A, D, SD, and TOTAL. Each of these columns has 4 missing values.
To proceed with the hypothesis testing, we need to handle these missing values. We can either fill them with a specific value (e.g., the mean or median of the column) or drop the rows containing missing values.
Would you like to fill the missing values or drop the rows with missing data?

Ignore the missing values and proceed

Hypothesis Testing Results

The hypothesis testing results for the differences between Junior and Senior Personnel responses are as follows:
  • Strongly Agree (SA):
    • t-statistic: -11.32
    • p-value: 5.46e-17
  • Agree (A):
    • t-statistic: -16.06
    • p-value: 2.59e-24
  • Disagree (D):
    • t-statistic: -23.85
    • p-value: 1.31e-33
  • Strongly Disagree (SD):
    • t-statistic: -23.78
    • p-value: 1.63e-33
The p-values for all categories are extremely low (much less than 0.05), indicating that there are statistically significant differences between the responses of Junior and Senior Personnel across all categories.
If you have any more questions or need further analysis, feel free to ask!

What other insights can we derive from this data?

To derive additional insights from the data, we can explore several avenues:
  1. Descriptive Statistics: Calculate the mean, median, and standard deviation for each response category to understand the central tendency and variability.
  2. Trend Analysis: If the data includes a time component, we can analyze trends over time to see if there are any changes in responses.
  3. Comparison of Means: Beyond hypothesis testing, comparing the means of different groups can provide insights into the magnitude of differences.
  4. Visualization: Create visualizations such as bar charts or heatmaps to better understand the distribution of responses and highlight any patterns.
  5. Factor Analysis: If there are multiple questions or categories, factor analysis can help identify underlying factors that influence responses.
  6. Sentiment Analysis: If there are open-ended responses, sentiment analysis can provide insights into the overall sentiment of the personnel.
  7. Cross-tabulation: Analyze the relationship between different categorical variables to see if there are any associations.
Would you like to explore any of these analyses further or have any specific questions in mind?

Comparision of means and interpretation please

Comparison of Means

The mean responses for each category are as follows:

Junior Personnel:

  • Strongly Agree (SA): 45.95
  • Agree (A): 35.22
  • Disagree (D): 8.34
  • Strongly Disagree (SD): 4.49

Senior Personnel:

  • Strongly Agree (SA): 102.92
  • Agree (A): 93.52
  • Disagree (D): 96.62
  • Strongly Disagree (SD): 104.92

Interpretation

  • Senior Personnel have higher mean scores across all response categories compared to Junior Personnel. This suggests that Senior Personnel are more likely to express stronger opinions, whether positive or negative.
  • The largest difference in means is observed in the Strongly Disagree (SD) category, indicating a significant disparity in strong negative responses between the two groups.
  • The differences in means align with the hypothesis testing results, which showed statistically significant differences between the groups.
These insights can help in understanding the differing perspectives between Junior and Senior Personnel, potentially guiding targeted interventions or further investigations.
If you have any more questions or need further analysis, feel free to ask!

How can we interpret the trend over time if available?

To interpret trends over time, we would need a time component in the dataset, such as a date or time column indicating when each response was recorded. If such a column exists, we can perform the following analyses:
  1. Time Series Analysis: Plot the data over time to visualize trends, patterns, or seasonality in the responses.
  2. Moving Averages: Calculate moving averages to smooth out short-term fluctuations and highlight longer-term trends.
  3. Trend Lines: Fit a trend line to the data to quantify the direction and magnitude of any trends.
  4. Seasonal Decomposition: Decompose the time series into trend, seasonal, and residual components to better understand underlying patterns.
  5. Comparison Over Time: Compare responses at different time points to identify any significant changes or shifts in opinions.
If you have a time component in your dataset, please let me know, and we can proceed with a specific analysis. Otherwise, if you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

What is the general over view of the research? Give a summary table

Research Overview Summary Table

CategoryJunior MeanSenior Meant-statisticp-value
Strongly Agree (SA)45.95102.92-11.325.46e-17
Agree (A)35.2293.52-16.062.59e-24
Disagree (D)8.3496.62-23.851.31e-33
Strongly Disagree (SD)4.49104.92-23.781.63e-33

Interpretation

  • Senior Personnel consistently have higher mean scores across all response categories compared to Junior Personnel.
  • The t-statistics and p-values indicate statistically significant differences between the two groups for all categories.
  • The differences in means and statistical significance suggest that Senior Personnel are more likely to express stronger opinions, whether positive or negative.
This summary provides a concise overview of the research findings, highlighting the key differences in responses between Junior and Senior Personnel.
If you have any more questions or need further analysis, feel free to ask!
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