Data analysis is the process of systematically applying techniques to describe, draw conclusions from, or evaluate data. It involves collecting and organizing data so that relationships between variables can be determined. Both qualitative and quantitative research employ data analysis procedures, with qualitative focusing on gaining insight from non-numerical data like interviews through coding, and quantitative relying on numbers from surveys and measurements analyzed statistically. Data analysis is used for data gathering, collection, cleaning, identifying themes or common phrases, interpreting findings, and visualizing relationships through charts or quotes.