While Obtaining Secondary Data Before Engaging in Primary Research Offers

question 54

Multiple Choice

While obtaining secondary data before engaging in primary research offers many advantages, it also has some limitations. Which of the following is an example of these limitations?

• A) Secondary data is more expensive to obtain than primary data.
• B) Secondary data takes longer to obtain than primary data.
• C) Secondary data is inappropriate for use in exploratory research.
• D) Secondary data may not be accurate because of errors in gathering or analyzing the data for the original study.
• E) Secondary data makes it challenging to identify difficulties that are likely to arise during the full-scale study.

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Definitions:

Anterior Spinocerebellar Pathway

A neural pathway that carries sensory information from the spinal cord to the cerebellum, important for the coordination of movement.

Tectospinal Pathway

A neural pathway originating in the tectum of the midbrain that is involved in coordinating head and eye movements.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary contraction of the back of the throat, triggered by an object touching the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue, or area around the tonsils.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, which is involved in tasting, swallowing, and other functions of the throat and mouth.