Primary and Secondary data including Meta Analysis Flashcards
Primary data refers to
the fact that the researcher has implemented the data collection themselves to answer the question of focus
Secondary data, including meta analysis
this is making use of pre-existing data
Secondary data, including meta analysis - the researcher exploits information
that has been gathered by another
Secondary data, including meta analysis - sources of secondary data are often
major bodies that collect their own statistics or analysis such as the government on education and health and charities
Secondary data, including meta analysis - examples
Ijzendoorn and Van Kroonenberg
Secondary data, including meta analysis - Strengths
large institutions collect data reliably meaning its more valid
Secondary data, including meta analysis - Weaknesses
you have no control over quality checks or the experiments design if you use other peoples work