Primary and secondary data (Edexcel GCSE Statistics): Quizzes
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Karen surveys 150 local residents about a new leisure centre. What type of data is this?
Karen surveys 150 local residents about a new leisure centre. What type of data is this?
Primary data
A teacher uses official exam board results to check class performance. This data is:
A teacher uses official exam board results to check class performance. This data is:
Secondary data
Larry uses published research on average sitting heights. Which is the main disadvantage?
Larry uses published research on average sitting heights. Which is the main disadvantage?
Unknown collection methods
Gav plants tomato varieties and measures fruit per plant. Which advantage does this show?
Gav plants tomato varieties and measures fruit per plant. Which advantage does this show?
Collection method known
You need quick, low-cost national unemployment figures. Best source?
You need quick, low-cost national unemployment figures. Best source?
Use government database statistics
Which is a key advantage of primary data for your study?
Which is a key advantage of primary data for your study?
Tailored to research needs
Which statement is true about primary versus secondary data?
Which statement is true about primary versus secondary data?
Primary often costs more and takes longer
Mrs Ali hands questionnaires to her pupils and collects responses herself. Which data is this?
Mrs Ali hands questionnaires to her pupils and collects responses herself. Which data is this?
Primary data
A researcher uses national health stats from 2010 to study current obesity rates. What's the main concern?
A researcher uses national health stats from 2010 to study current obesity rates. What's the main concern?
Outdated information
Gina needs precise local adults' heights for chair design. Which method gives the best primary data?
Gina needs precise local adults' heights for chair design. Which method gives the best primary data?
Measure adults directly