Which of the following is an example of primary research?
A. Asking a reference librarian for specific sources of information.
B. Calling a dietitian for information about a low-carb diet.
C. Searching the Internet for nutritious recipes.
D. Reading an interview in a professional journal.
2007-03-13 05:02:37 · 5 answers · asked by Beth 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
In primary research, data is collected specifically for the study at hand so calling a dietitian would be primary research.
2007-03-13 05:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Faye H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A primary source is an original document containing firsthand information about a topic.
Different fields of study may use different types of primary sources. Common examples of a primary source are:
Diaries
Interviews
Letters
Original works of art
Photographs
Works of literature
Secondary Sources
A secondary source contains commentary on or discussion about a primary source. The most important feature of secondary sources is that they offer an interpretation of information gathered from primary sources. Common examples of a secondary source are:
Biographies
Dissertations
Indexes, Abstracts, Bibliographies (used to locate a secondary source)
Journal Articles
Monographs
Therefore, A. and B. would be examples of PRIMARY RESEARCH, because "YOU ARE INTERVIEWING THE PERSONS YOURSELF "
C. and D. ARE NOT examples BECAUSE THEY ARE "JOURNAL ARTICLES "
2007-03-13 05:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by shitstainz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A, sounds right and its a specific source too
2007-03-13 05:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by dick90210 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b
2007-03-13 05:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B.
2007-03-13 05:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by Sherbert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋