Question 1

Existing data ______.
A) comes from other researchers
B) is not data to use
C) is unproblematic to use
D) can be documents from everyday lives

Accepted Answer

A , D

Question 2

Which statement is correct about information and data?
A) When using information from the Internet you need to turn them into data.
B) Information becomes data when methods are used with them.
C) Data are selected from available information.
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

A, B, C

Question 3

Secondary analysis means that you ______.
A) use other researchers' data for your study
B) use your own data from earlier research for your study
C) can avoid using methods in your research
D) have full control of the quality of your data

Accepted Answer

A , B

Question 4

Secondary data analysis can ______.
A) take a comparative perspective in a cross sectional approach
B) only be quantitative research
C) only be qualitative research
D) be based on a time-series perspective

Accepted Answer

Secondary data analysis can take a comparative perspective in a cross-sectional approach (A) and be based on a time-series perspective (D).

Question 5

Problems of secondary analysis include ______.
A) that you might not be familiar with the data and their production
B) that data have a different structure compared to what you need for your research
C) that data are missing
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Secondary analysis can be challenging due to unfamiliarity with the data, mismatched data structure, and missing data, making all the options valid issues.

Question 6

Research with documents ______.
A) can be qualitative and quantitative
B) can ignore the context in which the documents were produced or used
C) should reflect the purposes behind the documents
D) is always faster than other forms of research

Accepted Answer

Research with documents can be both qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative research focuses on understanding the meaning and context of documents, while quantitative research focuses on measuring and analyzing data from documents.

Question 7

Criteria for selecting documents include ______.
A) authenticity
B) credibility
C) aesthetically convincing
D) originality

Accepted Answer

The answer of Criteria for selecting documents include ______.
A) authenticity
B)...

Question 8

In research, social media can ______.
A) be an issue of research
B) deliver data free to your door
C) can be used as a tool for collecting data
D) can be helpful for contacting and finding participants

Accepted Answer

Social media can be an issue of research as it is a subject of study itself. It can be used as a tool for collecting data due to its vast amount of user-generated content. Additionally, it can help researchers contact and find participants through its networking capabilities. However, it does not deliver data free to your door, as data collection requires effort and ethical considerations.

Question 9

Features of using social media:
A) Data and information may disappear.
B) You know all you need about your participants.
C) They are a stable and reliable context for research.
D) You can rely on stable links and don't have to worry about any biases.

Accepted Answer

Social media platforms often undergo changes, updates, or deletions, which can lead to the disappearance of data and information. This makes them less stable and reliable for research, and researchers cannot assume they know all they need about their participants or rely on stable links without considering potential biases.

Question 10

Big Data ______.
A) can be used without thinking about methods or sampling
B) can over-challenge the researcher with the sheer amount of information they offer
C) are a stable basis for doing research
D) can be used in qualitative and quantitative research if the research question fits

Accepted Answer

The answer of Big Data ______.
A) can be used without...

Quiz 10: Using Existing Data

Existing data ______.

Which statement is correct about information and data?

Secondary analysis means that you ______.

Secondary data analysis can ______.

Problems of secondary analysis include ______.

Research with documents ______.

Criteria for selecting documents include ______.

In research, social media can ______.

Features of using social media:

Big Data ______.