Primary and Secondary Data (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What is primary data in sociological research?
What is primary data in sociological research?
Information gathered directly by researcher
Which of these is NOT a method of collecting primary data?
Which of these is NOT a method of collecting primary data?
Official statistics
What advantage does primary data offer researchers?
What advantage does primary data offer researchers?
Complete control over data collection
What is secondary data?
What is secondary data?
Data collected by other researchers
Which is an example of secondary data?
Which is an example of secondary data?
Government crime statistics
What is the primary advantage of using secondary data?
What is the primary advantage of using secondary data?
Accessibility and cost-effectiveness
What is a key limitation of secondary data?
What is a key limitation of secondary data?
Lack of control over original collection
What characterises oral history as a research method?
What characterises oral history as a research method?
Extended collaborative sessions
Which is a potential issue with oral history?
Which is a potential issue with oral history?
Selective memory of participants
When did the Glasgow Media Group begin systematic media analysis?
When did the Glasgow Media Group begin systematic media analysis?
1970s
How can novels be used in sociological research?
How can novels be used in sociological research?
As valuable secondary data
What did Paterson's 2013 study find about education and civic participation?
What did Paterson's 2013 study find about education and civic participation?
No clear trends between them