There Are Some Disadvantages Associated with Secondary Data

question 30

Multiple Choice

There are some disadvantages associated with secondary data.Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a disadvantage?

• A)Data are often reported in incompatible reporting units.
• B)Measurement units do not match researchers' needs.
• C)Source and origin of data are not identified.
• D)Class definitions are incompatible with the researchers' needs.

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Definitions:

Genetics

The branch of biology that deals with heredity and the variation of organisms, explaining how traits are passed from parents to their offspring.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, ultimately leading to dementia.

Families

Groups of individuals related by blood, marriage, or a sense of commitment, often forming the basic unit of society.

Beta-Amyloid

A protein fragment snipped from an amyloid precursor protein that, in excessive amounts, can form plaques in the brain and is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.