Question
Research Methodology and Methods Question on Data Collection and Analysis
What is the difference between primary and secondary data?
A
Primary data is collected first-hand, while secondary data is collected from existing sources
B
Primary data is qualitative, while secondary data is quantitative
C
Primary data is collected from government reports, while secondary data is collected from interviews
D
Primary data is more economical than secondary dat
Answer
Primary data is collected first-hand, while secondary data is collected from existing sources
Explanation
Solution
Primary data is collected directly from the source for the specific research study, while secondary data is previously collected data that is used for
analysis in another study.