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2.06 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| primary data | data obtained for the first time and used specifically for the particular problem or issue under study |
| survey method | a research technique in which information is gathered from people through the use of surveys or questionares |
| personal interveiw | involves questioning people face to face |
| telephone interview | asking people questions over the phone |
| mail survey | relitivley inexpensive but theres only a 10%return rate |
| observation method | a research technique in which the actions of people are watched and recorded either by cameras or observers |
| reliability | exists when a research technique |
| validity | exists when the questions asked measure what was intended to be measured |
| yes/no questions | |
| secondary data | data that has already been collected for some purpose other than the current study |
| rating scale questions | |
| level of agreement questions | |
| mystery shopper | |
| internet survey |