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Guidance for conducting data analysis must begin with a discussion of the research process, as the analytical approach selected is driven by the research purpose and questions. For the purposes of this guidance note, the following four steps are integral to conducting any resilience analysis:

  1.  Define research purpose: how will this analysis be used, by whom?
  2. Define research questions: based on the research purpose, what are the key research questions that would best serve the overall purpose?
  3. Explore range of methodological/analytical options: based on the research questions, what types of analyses are required, what indicators are needed, over what time period/frequency, etc.
  4. Select appropriate method(s) based on:
  •  Ability to respond to questions effectively and rigorously
  •  Data requirements
  •  Financial, time, and personnel constraints, etc.