Question

To determine if more building permits are issued in the northern part of a city than in its southern part, Chang examines the number of building permits issued in both parts of the city over the last five years. Which of the following archival research approaches is being used by Chang?
A. Case studies
B. Field experiments
C. Survey archives
D. Statistical records

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Statistical records

Explanation:

Statistical records is a type of archival research that involve the study of historical records or data in the past with the aim to providing to answer various research questions. These data helps to provide interesting patterns or relationships between relatively distant past and the present.

In this question Chang used statistical records approach to collect information about the number of building permits issued over the last five years to determine if more building permits are issued in the northern part of a city than in its southern part