6.3.1. Data Sources

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is primary data?

   Hint

   Think about where the data comes from.

2. 2.

   Give an example of secondary data.

   Hint

   Consider what information is already available.

3. 3.

   What is primary data?

   • Data collected from existing sources
   • Data collected firsthand
   • Both a and b

   Hint

   Focus on who collected the data.

4. 4.

   True or False: Secondary data is always more accurate than primary data.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the sources of data collection.

5. 5.

   In a GIS project focused on urban planning, how would you integrate both primary and secondary data to form a comprehensive report?

   Hint

   Think about what questions the report should address.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential challenges of relying solely on secondary data for a crucial GIS study.

   Hint

   Consider the differences between collecting new data versus using old reports.