5.3.b - Secondary Sources
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What are secondary sources?
💡 Hint: Think about data that you didn't collect yourself.
Name one source of secondary data.
💡 Hint: Consider where you can find previous studies or statistics.
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What defines a secondary source?
💡 Hint: Think about who originally gathered the data.
True or False: Secondary sources always provide accurate data.
💡 Hint: Consider if you would trust data that wasn't collected by you.
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Evaluate a secondary source you might use in your research. Discuss its potential strengths and weaknesses.
💡 Hint: Consider the author's background and the publication's reputation.
Design a small research project using both primary and secondary data. Describe how they will complement each other.
💡 Hint: Think about how combining different types of data can enrich your analysis.
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