You're preforming ________ when you consult books,periodicals,online databases,and other research reports looking for research that was done previously for another purpose.

A) stealth research
B) secondary research
C) peripheral research
D) primary research
E) observational research

Secondary Research

The process of gathering data that has already been collected by others, such as reports, studies, or statistics, for a new analysis.

Observational Research

A method of data collection involving the systematic recording of observable behaviors, events, or conditions without direct interaction.