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Data, Extant/Existing
Preexisting evidence that researchers can consult, rather than generating their own data. Extant data and documents are often available in archives. They are widely used in fields such as sociology, political science, and economics. Examples include census data, vital statistics, and survey archives such as the General Social Survey.
10.4135/9781412972024.n648
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