Data Type of Daily Milk Yield
Daily milk yield recorded at a farm is an example of:
- Primary data — Correct Answer
- Secondary data
- Both
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Primary data
Primary data is data collected firsthand by the investigator for a specific purpose. Recording daily milk yield directly at the farm constitutes primary data.
Primary vs Secondary Data
| Feature | Primary Data | Secondary Data |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Collected directly by investigator | Already collected, used by another investigator |
| Freshness | Original, first-hand | Processed/Compiled |
| Examples | Daily milk yield recorded at farm; direct animal weighing records | Total monthly milk yield; total income/expenditure of a farm; published government statistics |
| Reliability | Higher (collected for specific purpose) | Lower (may have different purpose) |
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