Data That Have Been Collected Previously; Such Data Are Typically

question 25

Multiple Choice

Data that have been collected previously; such data are typically housed in electronic databases.

• A)Secondary data
• B)Primary data
• C)Geographic data
• D)Database

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Definitions:

Experiment

An organized experiment designed for the purpose of exploring new knowledge, evaluating a supposition, or confirming a recognized fact.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to assign participants to different groups using randomization, ensuring each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group.

Experimental Research

A systematic and scientific approach to research in which the researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process.

Survey

A method of gathering information from a sample of individuals through questions to generalize findings to a larger population.