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Secondary Research

1. Official Statistics

   • These are statistics published by the government
     • PRO
       • Representative because it shows the whole of the population
     • CON
       • Less reliable and the data may be politically biased( less valid)

2. Research Studies

   • Studies conducted by other sociologists are the most useful of all types of secondary data
     • PRO
       • Studies are conducted properly, using carefully planned research methods (valid and reliable
     • CON
       • Not all information may be relevant (less valid)