5.3 - Types of Data
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Practice Questions
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What is primary data?
💡 Hint: Think about firsthand information.
Give an example of secondary data.
💡 Hint: Consider sources that are not original.
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Which type of data is collected directly by the investigator?
💡 Hint: Think about who collected the data.
True or False: Secondary data is always less reliable than primary data.
💡 Hint: Consider whether sources can still be authoritative.
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In a study about social media usage, describe how you would design a method to collect both primary and secondary data.
💡 Hint: Think about what types of questions would generate useful insights.
Evaluate the reliability of using secondary data obtained a decade ago for current market research.
💡 Hint: Consider changes in trends and demographics.
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