2.4 - Mode of Data Collection
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What is primary data?
💡 Hint: Think about where the data is coming from.
Define secondary data.
💡 Hint: Consider how this data was gathered originally.
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What type of data is collected firsthand?
💡 Hint: Think about how the data was gathered.
Which of the following is a method of data collection that involves every individual in a population?
💡 Hint: Recall what a complete enumeration means.
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Create a statistical survey to assess student satisfaction with remote learning. Describe your approach to collecting primary data and address possible biases.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might reach all students.
Evaluate the reliability of secondary data you find for a research project. What criteria will you use to determine its validity?
💡 Hint: Think about sources like government reports or peer-reviewed journals.
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