What is secondary analysis? In terms of research, what are documents? How are these two methods different from the other research methods discussed in the chapter?
What will be an ideal response?
(1 ) Secondary analysis is the examination of data that have been collected by other researchers.
(2 ) Documents are written sources that provide data in the form of archival materials of any sort, including newspapers, books, diaries, police reports, and other written formats as well as electronic media. The major problem with using both secondary analysis and documents is that the researcher has no control over the qualification of the source of the material. Developing conclusions based on faulty data results in faulty (invalid) research results.
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