Primary and secondary data (AQA GCSE Statistics): Flashcards
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What is primary data in research?
What is primary data in research?
Data you collect yourself through direct methods.
List two methods to collect primary data.
List two methods to collect primary data.
Surveys and experiments are two common methods.
What is secondary data?
What is secondary data?
Data collected by others, already published or compiled.
Give an example of secondary data.
Give an example of secondary data.
Official exam results from an exam board website.
What is a key advantage of primary data?
What is a key advantage of primary data?
You control the collection process for accuracy.
What is a disadvantage of primary data?
What is a disadvantage of primary data?
It can be time-consuming and expensive to collect.
Why is secondary data easier to obtain?
Why is secondary data easier to obtain?
It's already collected and published by others.
What is a major concern with secondary data?
What is a major concern with secondary data?
It may not perfectly match your research needs.
Identify data type: survey on local opinions.
Identify data type: survey on local opinions.
This is primary data, collected directly by the researcher.
Identify data type: published furniture height research.
Identify data type: published furniture height research.
This is secondary data, sourced from existing research.