Secondary research (literature reviews and published statistics)

Question 1

What is secondary research?

Answer 1

Secondary research involves analysing data that has already been collected by others.

Question 2

True or False: Secondary research only includes quantitative data.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name one common source of secondary research data.

Answer 3

Journals or published statistics (ONS)

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Secondary research methods are often used in ________ reviews.

Answer 4

literature

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a literature review?

Answer 5

To gain knowledge and understanding of a topic by summarising existing research.

Question 6

Which organisation provides statistical data in the UK?

Answer 6

Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary research? A) Literature Review B) Journal C) Survey

Answer 7

C) Survey

Question 8

What type of publication is often peer-reviewed and contains original research findings?

Answer 8

Journals

Question 9

True or False: Books are considered a primary source of data.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is a benefit of using ONS statistics in research?

Answer 10

They are free and accessible to use

Question 11

Fill in the blank: A well-conducted literature review should identify ________ in existing research.

Answer 11

gaps

Question 12

What is one limitation of secondary research?

Answer 12

It may not address specific, current questions or contexts - lacking relevance and accuracy

Question 13

Name a key characteristic of academic journals.

Answer 13

They are typically peer-reviewed.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? A) Interview B) Newspaper Article

Answer 14

B) Newspaper Article

Question 15

What is the role of citation in secondary research?

Answer 15

To give credit to original authors and allow readers to trace back the sources - avoids plagiarism

Question 16

True or False: Secondary research can only be qualitative.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is a strength of literature reviews in secondary research?

Answer 17

Provides evidence from a range of different sourcesthat are credible and easily accessible from a library/internet

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Secondary research can help to inform ________ by providing evidence from existing studies.

Answer 18

policy decisions

Question 19

What is an example of a quantitative secondary research method?

Answer 19

Published/ONS statistics

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of a good literature review? A) Biased selection B) Comprehensive coverage C) Lack of structure

Answer 20

B) Comprehensive coverage

Question 21

What does ONS stand for?

Answer 21

Office for National Statistics

Question 22

True or False: Secondary research is less valuable than primary research.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is one way to assess the quality of secondary research sources?

Answer 23

Check for peer-review status and publication in reputable journals.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: ________ reviews are a type of secondary research that critically evaluates existing evidence on the topic usually fromJournals and books.

Answer 24

Literature

Question 25

What is one advantage of using secondary research methods?

Answer 25

They are often less time-consuming and less expensive than primary research.

Question 26

What type of data can ONS statistics provide?

Answer 26

Demographic, economic, and social data etc.