Which Is True About Using Data from an Existing Database

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which is true about using data from an existing database?

• A) It allows larger sampling and complex analyses.
• B) The burden on participants is higher than when primary data collection is used.
• C) The researcher is able to draw upon data that are specific to a particular study.
• D) Research reports do not have to describe data collection procedures.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Errors

Mistakes in reasoning, evaluating, remembering, or other cognitive processes that can lead to misjudgments or faulty beliefs.

Irrational Decision-Making

The process of making decisions based on emotions, biases, or illogical reasoning rather than rational analysis.

External Attributions

Attributing personal behaviors and outcomes to factors outside one's control.

Internal Attributions

The process of inferring that a person's behavior is due to their personality, disposition, or beliefs rather than external factors.