Question

The use of existing information in books, articles, and electronic databases is known as Group of answer choices Primary research Qualitative research Summative research Secondary research

Answer 1

Answer:

Secondary research  

Explanation:

Secondary research involves using already existing data, like what can be found in in books, articles, and electronic databases.

A is wrong. Primary research is the research that you do to obtain new information, as in experiments or in interviews and surveys.

B is wrong. Qualitative research is the gathering of non-numerical data.

C is wrong. Summative research is done at the end of a project to determine its success. It can also point the way to future research projects.