Why is secondary research important?
I can explain what secondary research is and how it can support my active citizenship project.
Why is secondary research important?
I can explain what secondary research is and how it can support my active citizenship project.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Secondary research has been collected and published by others and includes articles, reports and websites.
- High quality secondary data should be valid, reliable, accurate, current and free from bias.
- It can help you to back up your arguments with facts and persuade others to support your action.
- It can also provide you with useful tips about methods you could use.
Keywords
Secondary research - data that others have already collected: newspaper articles, internet stories, Government statistics or radio or TV interviews
Support - something that strengthens your argument or point of view
Evidence - proof or data that shows something is true or backs up a claim
Common misconception
All secondary research has the same value.
Secondary research is the most vauable and useful whe it is valid, reliable, accurate, current and free from bias.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
the information is trustworthy
the information is accurate
the information is up to date