Understanding Primary and Secondary Research

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Jodie Jamal
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between primary and secondary research?
Primary research collects new data; secondary research analyses existing data.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a method of primary research?
Data mining
Meta-analysis
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which data collection technique is commonly used in primary research?
Archival research
Systematic review
Surveys (Questionnaire)
Content analysis
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key advantage of primary research?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a method of primary research?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which scenario would secondary research be more appropriate than primary research?
When specific, new data is required.
When the research question is unique and unexplored.
When the researcher wants to test a new hypothesis.
When time and resources are limited.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a disadvantage of secondary research?
It is more expensive than primary research.
It requires more time to collect data.
The data may not be specific to the researcher's needs.
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