RO93 - Secondary Research Methods

What is one advantage of using books and journals for research?

• They are always up to date

• They contain well-researched, in-depth information

• They are the cheapest source of information

• They do not require fact-checking

What is a disadvantage of using books for research?

• They are too easy to find

• They can become out of date

• They are always online

• They are not detailed

What makes internet sites a cost-effective method for research?

• They require a TV license

• Information is freely available or cheaper than doing research yourself

• They offer a limited amount of information

• They are always peer-reviewed

Why might online information not be reliable?

• It is not available freely

• It is always peer-reviewed

• It may not be accurate or timely

• It is too detailed

What is an advantage of using magazines and newspapers for research?

• They can exaggerate data for effect

• They are the most expensive source

• They are always biased

• Reporters often report truthful, honest research data

What is a disadvantage of using newspapers for research?

• They provide too much information

• They can be biased and not accurate

• They are not available online

• They are always up to date

What is an advantage of using television as a source of research data?

• It provides a limited amount of information

• It is not easily accessible

• Many programs are created by industry professionals and are reliable

• It may require expensive costs to access

What is a disadvantage of getting information from television?

• It offers peer-reviewed content

• It can be biased and opinionated

• It is always free

• It provides accurate data

Why is it important to use a combination of secondary research methods?

• To ensure the research is less detailed

• Because only one source is always reliable

• To gather diverse perspectives and reliable information

• To make the research process more expensive

What should you always be mindful of when conducting secondary research?

• The color of the books used

• The speed of the internet connection

• Potential biases and the credibility of sources

• Using only television as a source