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CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(iii)

You are tasked with gathering medical data (including name, age, marital status, and illnesses experienced over the past five years) from residents of a specific Caribbean region.

For EACH of the techniques identified in 5(a)(i), state ONE issue or challenge that could arise during data collection.

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  1. 5(a)(i)Identify FOUR techniques that can be utilized to collect the required data.[4 marks]
  2. 5(a)(ii)Describe TWO of the data collection techniques listed in 5(a)(i), detailing how EACH is administered or applied.[8 marks]
  3. 5(a)(iv)For TWO of the techniques listed in 5(a)(i), describe ONE distinct advantage of using EACH.[4 marks]
  4. 5(b)Explain, providing an example, the meaning of 'breadth of coverage' regarding an information source.[3 marks]
  5. 5(c)What is the relationship between a 'digital library' and an 'electronic database'?[2 marks]
  6. 5(d)List FIVE reasons why information obtained from an electoral manifesto could be misleading.[5 marks]

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