12.3 - Conducting Research and Collecting Data
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Practice Questions
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Define primary data.
💡 Hint: Think about who gathers this information.
What is secondary data?
💡 Hint: Where would you find information that's not brand new?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of data is collected firsthand?
💡 Hint: It's data you see with your own eyes.
True or False: Secondary data cannot be used for in-depth analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider how past research can inform current projects.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with evaluating the impact of a community garden on local food access. List a primary and secondary data collection method you would use and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider what firsthand information would directly relate to your topic.
Analyze how a researcher could ensure ethical standards during data collection in a study involving vulnerable populations.
💡 Hint: Think about the safeguards that protect participants in sensitive studies.
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