Which of the Following Is the Primary Source of Secondary

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary source of secondary data for students and faculty, especially within the social sciences?

• A)university archives
• B)the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research
• C)sociometrics
• D)the U.S.Census Bureau

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Definitions:

Data Reduction

The process of simplifying, condensing, or summarizing large sets of data to make them more understandable without losing critical information.

Patterns

Patterns are repeated designs or sequences in data, objects, or behaviors that can reveal trends, predict outcomes, or suggest relationships.

Raw Data

Unprocessed or unanalyzed information collected directly from measurements or observations before any manipulation or analysis.

Content Analysis

A research method used for systematically analyzing and interpreting the content of written, visual, or verbal communication.