Questions and Answers
What is the definition of primary data?
Data generated by the researcher through surveys, interviews, or experiments
What is the source of secondary data?
Large government institutions and healthcare facilities
What did the Obama Administration judge about research using federal public funds?
The research should be available for free to the public
What happens to the research when others download and use the supplemental files?
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What is becoming more prevalent in terms of practicality for researchers?
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Study Notes
Primary Data
- Primary data is original data collected by the researcher themselves through experiments, surveys, or other methods.
Secondary Data
- Secondary data is data that has already been collected by someone else, often through published research, datasets, or other sources.
Research Funding
- The Obama Administration ruled that research funded by federal public funds should be made freely available to the public.
Supplemental Files
- When others download and use supplemental files, the research becomes more accessible and transparent.
Research Trends
- Open data and open research are becoming more prevalent in terms of practicality for researchers, allowing for greater collaboration and verification.
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Description
Learn about primary and secondary data definitions used in public health research. Understand the differences between data generated by researchers and existing data from large institutions and healthcare facilities.
