CHAPTER IV - DATA AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction
This chapter defines the processing and analysis of data. Processing of data is mainly a stage of work between data collection and data interpretation. In the data preparation step, the data is prepared in data format which allows the analyst to use modern analysis software such as SAS or SPSS. The data structure is basically a dynamic collection of related variables and can be conveniently represented as a graph whose modes are labeled by variables. Editing is used in this process, this basically includes checking to detect and correct errors and omissions. Data editing happens while recording the data and secondly at the time of analysis of the data. Completeness, accuracy and uniformity are very important aspects here.
Coding and Classification: Coding process assigns numerals or other symbols to the several responses of the data set. When open-ended responses have been received, classification is necessary to code the response.
Tabulation: It’s a process of summarizing raw data and displaying them on compact statistical tables for further analysis. It involves counting the number of cases falling into each of the categories identified by the researcher.
Construction of Frequency Tables: It provides shorthand summary of data. Tables facilitate comprehending masses of data at a glance. They conserve space and reduce explanation and description to a minimum. Moreover they give a visual picture of a relationship between variables and categories. The components of the table include heading, body and notations.
Graphs, Charts and Diagrams: It is used in presenting the data of frequency distribution and statistical computation. It is desirable to use appropriate forms of graphic presentation. The different types are line graphs or charts, bar charts, segmental presentation, scatter plots, bubble charts and pictographs.
4.2 Data Analysis – Survey Method
The method used for the survey method adopted, manual tabulation was adopted for data processing, after which analysis of the data was followed.
Out of the 200 students who took part in the survey, 91 were male, and 109 were females. Out of 91 males, 13 were POST GRADUATES and 78 were UNDER GRADUATE students. Out of 109 females, 20 were postgraduate students and 89 were undergraduate students.
For comprehending the questions asked in the survey, the questionnaire has been attached in the last chapter.
Before starting any analysis, the data should be reviewed to identify and correct errors in the data which may have occurred when the dataset was created.
The process of analyzing survey data depends on the type of data and the number of questions in the survey. In general, most surveys use primarily closed format questions with categorical response options. A typical question using this format would be, "How much did you learn about ___________?" and provide response options of "A lot," "Some" "A little," "Nothing at all," and "Don't Know." This type of data requires the use of statistical methods that are appropriate for categorical data.
The analysis of data for a single question on a survey is fairly simple and begins by describing how responses are distributed among the categories. With the help of a statistical software package, a frequency table of counts and percentages can be calculated in a few seconds time The information from tables can be shown in graphical form to add color or emphasis in presentations for the audience.
4.3 Results, Findings and Discussion
Summary of Survey Results
The questions that were asked and the responses of the participants of the survey are as follows:
1. Had you heard of the Asperges Syndrome, a type of Autism before watching this film?
The green bar in the above chart shows the number of people who had already heard of the disorder even before watching the film, and the red bar shows the number of people who haven’t heard of it before. This shows that the students have got awareness more after watching a film.
2. Is this the first time you’re hearing about Autism Asperges Syndrome in the film?
The green bar in the above chart shows the number of people who are hearing of the syndrome for the first time, and the red bar shows the number of people who haven’t heard of it before.
3. Do you think this film portrays the real symptoms of Asperges Syndrome?
The green bar in the above chart shows the number of people who think that this film portrays the real symptoms of Asperges Syndrome. The red bar shows the number of people who feel this film does not portray the real symptoms of Asperges Syndrome. The blue bar shows the number of people who do not have a fixed opinion regarding the same. This shows that the film has done justice by bringing out all the symptoms in the character.
4. In the film, how do you think Rizwan Khan is portrayed?
The green bar in the above chart shows the number of people who are think that Rizwan Khan is portrayed positively and the red bar shows the number of people who think that he has been portrayed negatively. This indicates that the main character has not been exaggerated but instead has been portrayed positively and thrown light on the people suffering from these disorders.
5. In this film, a person (Rizwan Khan) with mental disorder marries a normal lady (Mandira). In reality, do you think society accepts such relations?
The green bar in the above chart shows the number of people who think that society accepts such relations, whereas the red bar shows the number of people who think that the society does not accept such relations. This indicates that the majorities say no and the others say yes.
6. Do you think this film provides social awareness or social messages?
The green bar in the above chart shows the number of people who think that this film provides social awareness or social messages and the red bar shows the number of people who do not feel that this film provides social awareness or social messages. In this chart it is evident that the number of positive responses towards the film is very high, and that only a countable few feel that this film is devoid of social awareness messages.
7. Do you appreciate films that give social awareness?
The green bar in the above chart shows the number of people who appreciate films which provide social awareness and the red bar shows the number of people who do not appreciate films providing social awareness. In this chart, again it is obvious that almost 99% of the audience appreciate films that show concern towards social problems.
8. Do you think films in general, can help in communicating social messages or social awareness?
The green bar in the above chart shows the number of people who think that films in general, can help in communicating social messages or social awareness and the red bar shows the number of people who do not feel that films in general, can help in communicating social messages or social awareness. Again, majority positive response can be observed in the survey results.
9. Do you think films have been successful in communicating messages about mental disorders and disability?
The green bar in the above chart shows the number of people who think films have been successful in communicating messages about mental disorders and disability and the red bar shows the number of people who do not think films have been successful in communicating messages about mental disorders and disability.
· The following question was regarding whether students have watched the films related to mental disorders released after 2006. The response go from the students is as follows.
· First bar chart shows response from PG girls, next shows on PG boys and the last two shows on the response by UG girls and UG boys.
The results obtained above indicate that majority have watched the film ‘Ghajini’ and handful of them have watched the film ‘Apna Asmaan’.
· The seventh question, being what kind of films the surveyors like to watch had multiple options to choose from, such as comedy, action, romance, thriller, horror and social awareness. The responses were as follows:
The above chart shows the data collected from 13 Postgraduate Females
The above chart shows the data collected from 89 Undergraduate Females
The above chart shows the data collected from 13 Postgraduate Males
The above chart shows the data collected from 78 Undergraduate Males
The above results show that all students both PG as well as UG like more of comedy centered films and like social awareness films but comparatively less when it comes to comedy and romantic.
From the results obtained after the survey, it is evident that all the surveyors watched Bollywood films. The same applies to another question which was asked, which suggested that all the 200 surveyors had watched the movie ‘My name is Khan’.
To the question, whether the attitude towards those suffering from mental disorders have changed after watching the movie, the participants of the survey had varied opinions including, but not limited to some of these mentioned below.
“Yes, It has definitely changed my mentality towards these people”
“I think the film directors have done an excellent job, which has compelled me to change my attitude towards these people”
“To some extent it has changed my views regarding these disorders. I pity such people”
“Earlier I never knew most of the disorders portrayed in the films. After watching the film, I have become aware of all these. Hence it can be said as a commendable effort on the part of the film makers.”
“No. Because even earlier, I had the same attitude towards them”
“No, because these films rely on such emotional blackmailing to earn profits for themselves, so I don’t think it’s because of a film that I will change my attitude towards the suffering people”
Here, we see varied responses from the participants of the survey, but most of them saying that the film HAS influenced them in one way or the other.
Majority have said ‘yes’, that their attitude towards the people suffering from mental disorders has been changed after watching these films. This means film has been successful in communicating messages related to mental disorders and also by providing social awareness about these disorders and syndrome’s.
4.4 Summary
In this chapter, the methods of data analysis and summary of the collected data have been accumulated and explained. Through this chapter, there is an effort to understand the working of the methods of collection and interpretation of the data, and arranging the survey results in both pictographic forms as well as in textual form. The results obtained have been analyzed and interpreted.
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