Data Previously Collected for Purposes Other Than the One at Hand

question 171

Multiple Choice

Data previously collected for purposes other than the one at hand are an important source of information as the researcher defines the problem.What are these data called?

• A)single-source data
• B)secondary data
• C)primary data
• D)consensual data

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Definitions:

Automatically Have Authority

An assumption that authority or power can be gained instantaneously or by default, without a formal process.

Will

The mental faculty by which an individual decides or chooses based on desires or motives; also refers to determination or resolve.

Skill

An ability or expertise developed through practice and training, aimed at performing specific tasks effectively.

Participation

Involvement or taking part in a particular process, activity, or decision, typically within an organizational or group setting.