Primary and secondary Research

What is primary research?

• Research that uses information gathered by others

• Research that gathers new, firsthand information

• Research that uses books and websites

• Research that is easy to find

Which of these is an example of primary research?

• Reading a book about World War II

• Watching a documentary

• Interviewing a World War II veteran

• Reading a news article

What is secondary research?

• Research that includes only photos and videos

• Research that gathers new information directly

• Research that uses existing information from other sources

• Research only used by scientists

Which of these is NOT a type of primary research?

• Conducting a survey

• Analyzing government data

• Observing people in a park

• Conducting an experiment

If you want to understand people’s opinions, which primary research method would you likely use?

• Reading newspapers

• Conducting interviews

• Watching a TV show

• Reading a textbook

Which of these is an example of secondary research?

• Taking photos of a science experiment

• Reading a research study report

• Interviewing people about their favorite foods

• Testing water samples from a lake

What is a common method used in primary research?

• Reading blogs

• Writing essays

• Conducting surveys

• Watching TV shows

Which source would be considered secondary research for studying the history of your town?

• Talking to longtime residents

• Surveying people about the town

• Reading a book on the town’s history

• Interviewing the mayor

When a scientist performs an experiment and records the results, what type of research is this?

• Primary research

• Secondary research

• Tertiary research

• Observational research

Why might someone use secondary research instead of primary research?

• It takes less time and can be easier to find

• It is always more accurate

• It includes more opinions

• It can only be done online