5.9 Incorporating Data Sources Answers

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Why would students most likely need to collect data? Check all that apply.

A
to answer a question
B
to purchase an item online
C
to support a position
D
to understand a problem
E
to sort documents
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Which best describes a database?

A
a large collection of data
B
unorganized data
C
uncategorized data
D
a record of relevant data
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In researching his history report about the Civil War, why is Ariq most likely to use secondary data than primary data?

A
Secondary data provides a starting point to find primary data.
B
Secondary data is easier and less time consuming to find.
C
Secondary data is always more reliable and credible.
D
Secondary data eliminates the need for other research.
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Which of these is an example of gathering secondary data?

A
searching for a chart
B
drafting a map
C
collecting soil samples
D
interviewing experts
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Electronic spreadsheets are most useful for

A
creating multimedia presentations.
B
storing multimedia files.
C
making calculations.
D
archiving libraries.

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