Documents - Types of Documents Flashcards
1
Q
What type of data do documents give a researcher?
A
Qualitative data
2
Q
Are documents primary or secondary sources of data?
A
Secondary
3
Q
What are public documents produced by?
A
Government organisations
4
Q
Example of public documents
A
Ofsted inspection reports
Published company accounts
5
Q
What are public documents?
A
Official reports of public enquiries
6
Q
What are personal documents?
A
First person accounts of social events and personal experiences
7
Q
Example of personal documents
A
Letters
Diaries
Photo albums
8
Q
What are historical documents?
A
Personal or public documents created in the past
9
Q
What type of documents are usually the only type that allows us to study the past?
A
Historical documents
