Practice Primary vs. Secondary Research Techniques - 2.2 | Unit 1: Inquiring and Analysing (Criterion A) | IB 8 Design (Digital Design)
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Primary vs. Secondary Research Techniques

2.2 - Primary vs. Secondary Research Techniques

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Question 1 Easy

What is primary research?

💡 Hint: Think about methods like surveys and interviews.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of secondary research.

💡 Hint: Consider the availability of existing studies.

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Question 1

What is the main difference between primary and secondary research?

Primary research uses existing data
secondary does not
Primary research collects new data
secondary uses existing data
There is no difference between them

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of each type.

Question 2

True or False: Interviews are a form of primary research.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how each method involves participant interaction.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where you need to understand user anxiety towards a mobile app, outline a strategy using both primary and secondary research methods.

💡 Hint: Consider how both data types can complement each other.

Challenge 2 Hard

You have conflicting results from a survey and a literature review about user preferences. How would you analyze and decide which data to trust?

💡 Hint: Focus on how data quality affects your conclusions.

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