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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > evaluation, testing, and research methods > qualitative research > qualitative data collection > internet research
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... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > curriculum > curriculum studies > inquiry and research > qualitative research > qualitative data collection > internet research
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social science subjects > social research > research methods and evaluation > research design > internet research

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internet research  

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  • Definition Use of the Internet to conduct primary research, as in recruiting participants, administering materials and collecting data, or secondary research, as in accessing online sources (such as library databases and online journals) which report the results of primary research. Distinctive Features Secondary research conducted via the Internet creates possibilities for accessing a particularly large and diverse body of information. [Source: The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods; Internet Research]

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