Question 1

The validity of the data is the extent to which the data measures or represents that which it purports to measure or represent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A secondary source is a second-hand account of an experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One of the main problems with secondary data is that the data available may not be exactly the data required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A major ethical concern in relation to the use of secondary source data is that the data should not be misused or misrepresented in any way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Subsets of data sets are small parts of the overall data set that the researcher selects from the data set.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Final decisions around research methodology and data collection methods tend to be made:

Accepted Answer

A)  As soon as the researcher undertakes the research project. 
B)  When the literature review is completed, or nearly completed. 
C)  At the very last moment. 
D)  In time to submit the formal research proposal 
A)  As soon as the researcher undertakes the research project. 
B)  When the literature review is completed, or nearly completed. 
C)  At the very last moment. 
D)  In time to submit the formal research proposal

Question 7

In using secondary data, the researcher must observe proper:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical standards. 
B)  Rules of engagement. 
C)  Research methodology standards. 
D)  Analytical procedures. 
A)  Ethical standards. 
B)  Rules of engagement. 
C)  Research methodology standards. 
D)  Analytical procedures.

Question 8

It is important to establish the validity in terms of its use in the research project of any secondary source data used in the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The validity of the data is the extent to which the data measures or represents that which it purports to measure or represent.

A secondary source is a second-hand account of an experience.

One of the main problems with secondary data is that the data available may not be exactly the data required.

A major ethical concern in relation to the use of secondary source data is that the data should not be misused or misrepresented in any way.

Subsets of data sets are small parts of the overall data set that the researcher selects from the data set.

Final decisions around research methodology and data collection methods tend to be made:

In using secondary data, the researcher must observe proper:

It is important to establish the validity in terms of its use in the research project of any secondary source data used in the research project.

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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Exam 9: Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

The validity of the data is the extent to which the data measures or represents that which it purports to measure or represent.

A secondary source is a second-hand account of an experience.

One of the main problems with secondary data is that the data available may not be exactly the data required.

A major ethical concern in relation to the use of secondary source data is that the data should not be misused or misrepresented in any way.

Subsets of data sets are small parts of the overall data set that the researcher selects from the data set.

Final decisions around research methodology and data collection methods tend to be made:

In using secondary data, the researcher must observe proper:

It is important to establish the validity in terms of its use in the research project of any secondary source data used in the research project.

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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