Types of Data Sources
Completion requirements
Data can be collected from multiple internal and external organization sources. This article reviews some of the most common types of data and how it's classified, internally or externally. Be sure to answer the Practice Questions to demonstrate your understanding of the material.
Secondary Research
Answers to Practice Questions
- research you conduct yourself
Correct. Primary research is research you or a research team would do to fill in any gaps not addressed by secondary sources (research done and presented in books, journal articles or other media).
- The gathering, curating, and presenting of material in a new, updated and helpful manner.
Correct. Secondary research is the most efficient form of research. The researcher adds value or new insight by the way they select sources, how they use or reference the sources, and how they present any insight gained from their review.