SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS

1. SECONDARY DATA
ANALYSIS
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DR. MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR

2. CHARATERISTICS
• Is a research design in which the
data collected by one researcher
is analyzed by another
researcher.
• Secondary Data Analysis is
usually carried out to test a the
hypothesis.

3. • The researchers analyze the data
collected in the previous researches,
but they have a new research
question or may test a new
hypothesis.
• Secondary Data Analysis is
considered to be the most
convenient, time saving, & cost
effective.

4. • A Secondary Data Analysis can be
performed with both quantitative &
qualitative data.
• E.g. A research study on factors
affecting lung function (from a study
on Major lung Diseases)

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