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Give an example of a secondary source of quantitative data that could be used in geographical research.
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Use of qualitative and quantitative data
Question
Give an example of a secondary source of quantitative data that could be used in geographical research.
Answer
An example of a secondary source of quantitative data is census data, which provides numerical information about the population, such as age distribution, income levels, and employment statistics.
Explanation
This question assesses the ability to identify specific types of secondary sources that provide quantitative data. It reinforces the importance of using reliable data sources in geographical research.
Common mistake
Confusing primary with secondary data
Students often treat data from a textbook or a government report as primary data, assuming it is original fieldwork, when it is actually secondary information compiled from other sources.
Remind students that primary data comes directly from original observations or experiments (e.g., field surveys, interviews), while secondary data is information that has already been processed or interpreted by others (e.g., published statistics, reports). They should identify the source type before using it in analysis.
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