Which of These Documents Would NOT Qualify as Primary Research

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of these documents would NOT qualify as primary research?

• A)A recent survey of your company's top clients
• B)The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry
• C)Notes from a conversation you recently had with a local government official
• D)Your company's latest balance sheet
• E)Data generated by other scientists

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Definitions:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in infants resulting from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, leading to physical and cognitive development problems.

Cirrhosis

A liver disease resulting in the production of nonfunctional scar tissue.

Unprotected Sex

Sexual activity without the use of barrier methods of contraception or protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

College Graduates

Individuals who have completed a program of study at a college or university and have been awarded an academic degree.