Primary source: an original document or account that is not about another document or account but stands on its own. For example, any novel, poem, play, diary, letter, or other creative work is a primary source. The data from a research study also constitutes a primary source because it comes straight from the participants' replies. Interviews, not of experts but of people actually experiencing something "on the scene," are also primary sources.
Secondary source: interprets primary sources or are otherwise a 'step removed'. A journal article or book about a poem, novel, or play or a commentary about what an interview signifies is a secondary source. Your textbook is most likely a secondary source. College students and librarians use secondary sources much of the time and, in turn, their papers are secondary works.
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Qualitative research: In its simplest definition, qualitative research refers to respondents' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. These data are usually collected via open-ended questions (e.g., "how do you feel about your college experience?") and provide a subjective response.Quantitative research: refers to numeric facts and figures that can be statistically analyzed and is said to be objective. Typically, collected data will be subjected to a number of tests to ensure randomness, statistical significance, and validity. A question such as "what program are you in?" will allow for a summation of responses and calculation of other statistical measurements.
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