Reading a number of books and journals regarding crime in Canada is a good example of______________?
Correct answer: C. secondary research
- A. qualitative research
- B. ethnography
- C. secondary research
- D. field research
- E. non-participant observation
Explanation
Using books and journal articles that already exist is secondary research because the researcher is analysing previously collected or published material. Ethnography and field research require gathering evidence through direct engagement with a social setting.
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