This method refers to the review of existing information, and in the quantitative context may involve the manipulation of statistical data.It differs from primary research techniques in that the researcher does not collect the data directly and cannot control the actual data collected, but can bring to bear new insights through interpretation or presentation. Managing large data sets and large amounts of quantitative material does require some specialist skill. The Policy Action Team Reports in the early Blair Administration described the lack of availability of relevant data-sets in order to support neighborhood working and over the last decade more statistics have been made more readily accessible to a wider range of people.
When should it be used?
The collection of secondary data can be an important first stage. The main use for this sort of information is that it can provide a starting point for an evaluation or analysis to gain some background knowledge and understanding. Secondary data collection is also useful for contributing to the analysis and commentary throughout a research report.
What do I need to consider?
What types of data sources are there? There are a number of different types of secondary information. Some of the most common types are identified as follows:Official statistics - This refers to national data sets relating to issues such as population, employment and unemployment and businesses. Much of this information can be acquired from the Office for National Statistics and www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk;
Other statistics - A wide range of other types of numerical data can be drawn on for evaluation purposes. e.g. project monitoring information of beneficiaries, funding information, service data.
Key principles
There are a number of key principles it is useful to follow when collecting and analyzing secondary information.
1. Think about the key issues and topics that need to be addressed. Having a clear idea of what information is required will make the collection of secondary information a lot easier;
2. Search for the information and data sources;
3. Having collected the information, the next step is to read it and analyse it;
4. Collate information from secondary data into key headings.
Referencing
A key issue when using secondary data is ensuring that all information is properly referenced and that it is clear where the information has come from. You must be very careful that comparisons are genuine and meaningful.
What is the output?
The information gathered from secondary data analysis can produce various outputs depending on the type of information collated and reviewed. Some of the most common types include statistics, data tables and charts and maps. The information may show how changes have occurred over time in particular area. It could also be comparative, which allows the researcher to make comparisons between a number of different areas.
How should it be analysed?
Secondary data can be analysed using the same techniques as for primary data. See the following section on statistical analysis for more details.
This method refers to the review of existing information, and in the quantitative context may involve the manipulation of statistical data.It differs from primary research techniques in that the researcher does not collect the data directly and cannot control the actual data collected, but can bring to bear new insights through interpretation or presentation. Managing large data sets and large amounts of quantitative material does require some specialist skill. The Policy Action Team Reports in the early Blair Administration described the lack of availability of relevant data-sets in order to support neighborhood working and over the last decade more statistics have been made more readily accessible to a wider range of people.
When should it be used?
The collection of secondary data can be an important first stage. The main use for this sort of information is that it can provide a starting point for an evaluation or analysis to gain some background knowledge and understanding. Secondary data collection is also useful for contributing to the analysis and commentary throughout a research report.
What do I need to consider?
What types of data sources are there? There are a number of different types of secondary information. Some of the most common types are identified as follows:Official statistics - This refers to national data sets relating to issues such as population, employment and unemployment and businesses. Much of this information can be acquired from the Office for National Statistics and www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk;
Other statistics - A wide range of other types of numerical data can be drawn on for evaluation purposes. e.g. project monitoring information of beneficiaries, funding information, service data.
Key principles
There are a number of key principles it is useful to follow when collecting and analyzing secondary information.
1. Think about the key issues and topics that need to be addressed. Having a clear idea of what information is required will make the collection of secondary information a lot easier;
2. Search for the information and data sources;
3. Having collected the information, the next step is to read it and analyse it;
4. Collate information from secondary data into key headings.
Referencing
A key issue when using secondary data is ensuring that all information is properly referenced and that it is clear where the information has come from. You must be very careful that comparisons are genuine and meaningful.
What is the output?
The information gathered from secondary data analysis can produce various outputs depending on the type of information collated and reviewed. Some of the most common types include statistics, data tables and charts and maps. The information may show how changes have occurred over time in particular area. It could also be comparative, which allows the researcher to make comparisons between a number of different areas.
How should it be analysed?
Secondary data can be analysed using the same techniques as for primary data. See the following section on statistical analysis for more details.
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This method refers to the review of existing information, and in the quantitative context may involve the manipulation of statistical data.It differs from primary research techniques in that the researcher does not collect the data directly and cannot control the actual data collected, but can bring to bear new insights through interpretation or presentation. Managing large data sets and large amounts of quantitative material does require some specialist skill. The Policy Action Team Reports in the early Blair Administration described the lack of availability of relevant data-sets in order to support neighborhood working and over the last decade more statistics have been made more readily accessible to a wider range of people.
When should it be used?
The collection of secondary data can be an important first stage. The main use for this sort of information is that it can provide a starting point for an evaluation or analysis to gain some background knowledge and understanding. Secondary data collection is also useful for contributing to the analysis and commentary throughout a research report.
What do I need to consider?
What types of data sources are there? There are a number of different types of secondary information. Some of the most common types are identified as follows:Official statistics - This refers to national data sets relating to issues such as population, employment and unemployment and businesses. Much of this information can be acquired from the Office for National Statistics and www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk;
Other statistics - A wide range of other types of numerical data can be drawn on for evaluation purposes. e.g. project monitoring information of beneficiaries, funding information, service data.
Key principles
There are a number of key principles it is useful to follow when collecting and analyzing secondary information.
1. Think about the key issues and topics that need to be addressed. Having a clear idea of what information is required will make the collection of secondary information a lot easier;
2. Search for the information and data sources;
3. Having collected the information, the next step is to read it and analyse it;
4. Collate information from secondary data into key headings.
Referencing
A key issue when using secondary data is ensuring that all information is properly referenced and that it is clear where the information has come from. You must be very careful that comparisons are genuine and meaningful.
What is the output?
The information gathered from secondary data analysis can produce various outputs depending on the type of information collated and reviewed. Some of the most common types include statistics, data tables and charts and maps. The information may show how changes have occurred over time in particular area. It could also be comparative, which allows the researcher to make comparisons between a number of different areas.
How should it be analysed?
Secondary data can be analysed using the same techniques as for primary data. See the following section on statistical analysis for more details.
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