While Collecting Data from Secondary Sources, a Useful, Efficient Practice

question 7

Multiple Choice

While collecting data from secondary sources, a useful, efficient practice is to__________

• A) record notes for data slightly related to your research topic.
• B) record notes for quotations you may want to use .
• C) record references for data you are likely to use in a report.
• D) record references for all the data you collect.

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Definitions:

Vector-borne Disease

Infectious diseases transmitted by vectors, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, that spread pathogens between humans or from animals to humans.

Malaria

A serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.

Strong Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates a high degree of linear relationship between two variables, showing that when one variable changes, the other has a predictable change too.

Negative Association

A negative association occurs when two variables move in opposite directions, meaning that as one variable increases, the other decreases.