The First Step in Conducting a Search of Secondary Data

question 29

Multiple Choice

The first step in conducting a search of secondary data sources is:

• A) identify what you wish to know and what you already know about your topic
• B) develop a list of key terms and names
• C) begin with going through the Business Periodicals Index
• D) call a trade association that best represents your topic/firm/industry
• E) call key spokespersons in the industry that would most closely represent your subject

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Definitions:

Sexual Dysfunction

Various types of disruption in any phase of the sexual response cycle (desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution) that prevent the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.

Masturbation

The act of sexually stimulating oneself to achieve sexual arousal and often orgasm.

Vaginismus

A condition involving a muscle spasm in the pelvic floor muscles that can cause pain, difficulty, or inability to have vaginal intercourse.

Vaginal Muscles

Muscles within the vaginal wall, including the pubococcygeus, which play a role in sexual function, childbirth, and urinary control.