When researchers analyze data that they did not collect, such as the General Social Survey, they are conducting what type of research?
A) Primary research
B) Data cleaning
C) Historical research
D) Secondary research
E) Repetition

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Secondary research refers to using data that was already collected by someone else. Examples include analyzing data from a survey or using data from a published study.

When Researchers Analyze Data That They Did Not Collect, Such