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_____ are pieces of information that have been collected prior to the start of the focal research project.
Suggested Answer: D
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29 comments · newest first
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Long
11 months ago
Sounds too simple, I’m skeptical about this.
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Shenika
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure it’s not focal data?
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Daniel
12 months ago
Tertiary data is a thing, but not for this!
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Ardella
12 months ago
I thought it was primary data at first.
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Inocencia
12 months ago
Definitely secondary data!
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Melissa
1 year ago
Tertiary data sounds familiar, but I can't quite remember how it fits into this context. Is it really the right choice here?
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Sue
1 year ago
I recall a practice question where we discussed different types of data, and secondary data was definitely mentioned as being pre-existing.
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Leslee
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about primary data being collected firsthand, so that doesn't seem right.
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Bobbye
1 year ago
I think the answer might be secondary data since it refers to information collected before the current research project.
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Joesph
1 year ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward networking question. I think I can handle this one.
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Keneth
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. I think the correlation editor would be the best option to investigate a network anomaly.
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Vallie
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about the default mode for explain(). I'll make a note to research this topic more thoroughly before the test.
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Delmy
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of different computer management functions, so I'll need to think it through carefully before answering.
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Marcelle
1 year ago
B) Hypothetical data? So, like, made-up information that has absolutely no relevance to the real world? I'm crying, that's the funniest answer choice I've ever seen on an exam!
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Vanesa
1 year ago
I'm going with E) Secondary data. It's the only option that makes sense in the context of pre-existing information for a research project.
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Chandra
1 year ago
Using secondary data can save a lot of time and resources in the research process.
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Victor
1 year ago
Secondary data is crucial for building a foundation for research projects.
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Aileen
1 year ago
I agree, E) Secondary data is definitely the right choice for pre-existing information.
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Candra
1 year ago
Haha, B) Hypothetical data? Yeah, right. That's not a real thing. E) Secondary data is the way to go here.
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Santos
1 year ago
I've never even heard of B) Hypothetical data before. E) Secondary data is the way to go for sure.
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Leanna
1 year ago
Yeah, I always stick to E) Secondary data for my research projects. It's proven and reliable.
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Jacinta
1 year ago
I agree, B) Hypothetical data doesn't sound very reliable. E) Secondary data is definitely more trustworthy.
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Deeanna
1 year ago
D) Focal data? What even is that? I'm pretty sure the correct answer is E) Secondary data.
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Loreen
1 year ago
Yeah, I agree. Secondary data is definitely the correct answer.
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Marylin
1 year ago
I think you're right, E) Secondary data is information collected before the research project starts.
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Jerilyn
1 year ago
I think the answer is E) Secondary data. Primary data is collected directly by the researcher, while secondary data is information that already exists and is used for the research project.
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Annalee
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think primary data is also collected before the research project.
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Wilburn
2 years ago
I agree with Oretha, secondary data is information collected before the research project.
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Oretha
2 years ago
I think the answer is E) Secondary data.