Which of the Following Are Not Primary Sources of Information

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are not primary sources of information in research?

• A) Handbooks, online databases and textbooks
• B) Observations and experiments
• C) Interviews, questionnaires and surveys
• D) Files, records and professional associations

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Definitions:

Categorical Data

Data that represent characteristics and can be divided into groups or categories, which are not numerically quantifiable.

Ordinal Data

Refers to a type of data which is categorized into ordered levels but the differences between the levels are not necessarily consistent or measurable.

Interval Data

A type of data that not only categorizes variables but also quantifies the differences between these categories, where the intervals between values are interpretable.

Ratio Data

A type of quantitative data that not only offers order and equal intervals between values but also has a natural zero point, enabling ratios to be calculated.