Quantitative Methods for Analysing Joint Questionnaire Data: Exploring the Role of Joint in Force Design
Abstract
In 2012 and 2013, the Joint and Operations Analysis Division conducted a survey data collection activity with the aim of exploring the role of Joint in Force Design. The study postulated that 'Joint', is a complex and abstract concept at best, and can be represented conceptually by a three dimensional space comprising: Coordination and Organisation; Social Capital; and Optimisation of the Socio-technical Systems. Given the variability of the joint activities selected by respondents, and the small sample size, quantitative analysis was conducted on the collected data. This statistical analysis and visualisation helped triangulate the study's findings, and provided a measure of confidence in the respondent's complex, multi-faceted joint responses. The analyses included Chi-Squared, Hierarchical and K-Means Cluster, Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Generalised Least Squares. Three-dimensional cube visualisation and weighted two-dimensional representations of a group's measure of 'Jointness' were produced. These were used to relate participants views held on aspects of capital, coordination, and socio-technical systems. This document will discuss the specific methods used and the insights gained as a result.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1000528
Entities
People
- David Kernot