**2.7 Data analysis**

The data obtained were analysed using SPSS 20 and API 20 E Enterobacteriaceae identification software. The SPSS 20 software was used to convert the experimental results into percentages. This software was also used to calculate Pearson's correlation values between inhibition diameters and carbapenem MICs. The second software was used to determine the species of enterobacteria from the results obtained from the API 20 E gallery.
