2 - Collection of Data
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Practice Questions
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What is primary data?
💡 Hint: Think about who collects the data.
Name one method of secondary data collection.
💡 Hint: Consider what has been done before.
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What type of data is collected firsthand?
💡 Hint: Think about who uses the data.
True or False: A census involves surveying a sample.
💡 Hint: Consider the breadth of data collection.
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You want to analyze the average income of a community but have limited resources. What would be your approach regarding data collection? Justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing accuracy with availability of resources.
Discuss the impact of non-random sampling on research results. What steps could researchers take to mitigate this issue?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of having a well-representative sample.
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