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Secondary Data Sources
The two secondary data sources that I will incorporate in my research include census data
and historical documents. I chose these two types of secondary sources because they are easily
accessible, require low cost, it is time-saving. It will allow me to develop new insights from the
previous analysis. In most cases, quantitative is always collected for statistical analysis through
surveys, questionnaires, or polls.
In addition, quantitative data can be reliable and easily analyzed. Also, quantitative data
helps a researcher to attain more profound knowledge and understanding of the social world. The
purpose of choosing census data as my secondary data is to use it in all planning decisions. In
this case, if my research is about transport or social services, census data will help me identify
the type of population I will investigate.
On the other hand, qualitative data allows the researcher to explore different ideas and
explain qualitative findings. Schutt (2018) gives an example of exploratory research, which uses
qualitative data. Any research design can take qualitative and quantitative data; however, the
qualitative method is more of observations about natural behavior and other artifacts that capture
social life. Qualitative research becomes valid when the study explores new issues or determines
people's meaning to their lives. On the other hand, qualitative data can allow researchers to
quantify the world around them.
Reference
Schutt, R. K. (2018). Investigating the social world: The process and practice of research. Sage
publications.

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