Data Analysis

After finalizing your hypothesis, determine which data you need to collect and analyze test your hypothesis.

Variable definition and data

Determine which variables you want to measure:

• Brainstorm a list metrics which enable you to prove/disprove your hypothesis
• Research academic papers and note which metrics they collected
• Narrow variable to ones which are directly related to proving the hypothesis, and can be consistently measured
• Determine any derived metrics (e.g. efficiency, longevity, etc..)

Create a plan for data collection which includes:

• Detailing the procedures
• Callibration of measurement device
• Ensuring quality control of measurement procedures
• Ensuring consistent units of measure

Create a plan for statistical analysis

* Min, max, average
* Statistical significance

Determine best way to visualize your data

Google Chart Example