Primary Data Definition
Data collected by a researcher through first-hand enquiry is known as:
- Secondary Data
- Tertiary Data
- Primary Data — Correct Answer
- Published Data
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Data collected by the researcher by conducting an enquiry based on first-hand information is called Primary Data.
Key Points:
- Primary data is original — collected for the first time by the investigator.
- Example: Surveying school students directly about their preference for a film star.
- Primary data is more reliable and specific to the research purpose.
- It is time-consuming and expensive to collect.
- Methods include personal interviews, mailing questionnaires, telephone interviews.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A. Secondary Data: This is data already collected and processed by another agency.
- B. Tertiary Data: No such standard term exists in statistics.
- D. Published Data: Published data is typically secondary data.
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