Why Would a Reputable Researcher Use a Secondary Source Instead

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why would a reputable researcher use a secondary source instead of a primary one?

• A)The primary publication is written in a language not currently spoken.
• B)The primary source is located in a museum 1100 miles away, and the cost of travel to review it would be prohibitive.
• C)The primary publication is so steeped in jargon that it is very difficult to decipher.
• D)The researcher has limited time and cannot squander it searching for primary sources.
• E)The primary publication describes only the beginnings of a theory, and a later publication presents it in its entirety.
• F)There have never been any primary sources in this area.
• G)The primary publication is no longer in print, and there are no existent copies.

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Definitions:

National Character Studies

The investigation into the prevailing psychological traits, values, and habits of a nation or ethnic group.

Socioeconomic Studies

The examination of how social and economic factors influence and are interconnected with societies and their behaviors.

Child-rearing Studies

Research and analysis focused on the methods, practices, and cultural influences on the upbringing of children.

Culture-at-a-Distance Studies

Research methods involving the examination and analysis of cultural patterns and social dynamics of groups or societies without direct, in-person engagement.