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:

Cognitive Control

The ability to control thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to achieve goals or respond to environmental demands.

Shifting Attention

The cognitive process of changing focus from one subject or object to another.

Cognitive Control

The ability to exercise control over one's thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in order to achieve specific goals or responses.

Salient

Essentially rephrasing "Salient Aspects," it refers to the most prominent or important features observed in a given context.