The Most Important Reason Why,when the Choice Is Available,sociologists Collect

question 59

Multiple Choice

The most important reason why,when the choice is available,sociologists collect primary information over secondary information is because

• A)primary information is more recent,and secondary information is more dated.
• B)secondary information was collected by someone else,so the researcher cannot control its quality or content.
• C)primary information is almost always more accurate than secondary information.
• D)secondary information is shared with other researchers,making it less interesting.

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's self, surroundings, and thoughts; the essence of sentience.

Dual Processing

Refers to the principle that our mind operates on two levels: a conscious, deliberate mode, and an unconscious, automatic mode.

Parallel Processing

In cognitive science and computer science, it refers to the ability of the brain or a computer to process multiple tasks simultaneously.

Inattentional Blindness

Inattentional blindness is the psychological phenomenon where an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus in plain sight due to focusing attention on another task or aspect.