12.3.1 - Types of Data
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What is primary data?
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of data you would collect yourself.
Name one source of secondary data.
💡 Hint: Consider what types of publications exist.
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What type of data is collected directly from a source?
💡 Hint: Consider what data you might gather for a research project.
True or False: Secondary data can only be collected from books.
💡 Hint: Think about all the different sources you might encounter.
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Design a study using both primary and secondary data to explore the impact of social media on youth mental health. Include your proposed data collection methods.
💡 Hint: Think about how both types of data can help validate your findings.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interviews versus surveys for collecting data on consumer behavior. What are the pros and cons of each?
💡 Hint: Consider the depth of information required for your study.
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