R038 Engineering Design Topic 1.2.1 - Pri. & Sec. Research

Which of the following is an example of primary research?

• Reading a book on market trends

• Conducting a survey

• Analysing existing data

• Reviewing literature

What is a key characteristic of secondary research?

• It involves collecting new data

• It is usually more time-consuming than primary research

• It uses existing data

• It requires direct interaction with subjects

Which of the following methods is typically used in primary research?

• Literature review

• Meta-analysis

• Focus groups

• Data mining

What is one advantage of secondary research?

• It provides specific, tailored data

• It is generally less expensive

• It allows for direct observation

• It requires more resources

Which of the following is NOT a method of primary research?

• Experiments

• Interviews

• Case studies

• Statistical analysis of existing data

Organise these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Primary Research

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(b) Secondary Research

• Data sheets and anthropometric data

• Questionnaires

• Focus groups

• Images

• Interviews

• Internet

• Books and magazines

• Surveys

Which of the following is a common tool used in secondary research?

• Questionnaires

• Interviews

• Academic journals

• Field experiments

What is a primary benefit of conducting primary research?

• It is less time-consuming

• It provides firsthand data

• It is less expensive

• It uses existing data

Which of the following is an example of qualitative primary research?

• Statistical analysis

• Focus groups

• Data mining

• Literature review