Primary source
Comes right from the source
-letters
-diary
-og photos
Secondary source
Data gathered by someone else
-newspaper articles
-textbooks
-documentaries
Qualitative research
Research qualities
Quantitative research
Uses numbers
How to avoid errors in interpretation
Use valid sources
Report facts objectively
Avoid oversimplifying
Tailor claims to data
Contextual use data
Lack of evidence doesn’t equal proof of contrary
Correlation doesn’t equal causation
Data must have basis for comparison
Conclusions aren’t always necessary
What does most mean
85%+
Majority means what
More than half
Mean definition
Average
Median definition
Middle in a set
Mode
Most common in a set
How to evaluate websites
PURPOSE
QUALIFICATIONS
VALIDITY
STRUCTURE
open site , skim read to make sure u understand, (structure)
V
Does it answer my question (purpose)
V
Is this credible site (validity/qualifications)
V
Does it meet purpose of my needs (purpose)
V
Is it current (validity)
IF YES FOR ALL, cross check info on other sites (validity)