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What is the term for raw facts and figures collected for analysis?
What is the term for raw facts and figures collected for analysis?
- Statistics
- Information
- Analysis
- Data (correct)
Which of the following is an example of primary data?
Which of the following is an example of primary data?
- Census data collected by the government
- Research published in academic journals
- Survey results from a personal questionnaire (correct)
- Articles summarizing previous studies
What distinguishes primary data from secondary data?
What distinguishes primary data from secondary data?
- Secondary data is always outdated.
- Primary data is more reliable than secondary data.
- Primary data is collected by the researcher, while secondary data is collected from existing sources. (correct)
- Primary data cannot be used for statistical analysis.
Which of the following sources could be considered secondary data?
Which of the following sources could be considered secondary data?
Which of these is NOT a use of data in everyday life?
Which of these is NOT a use of data in everyday life?
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Study Notes
Data and Its Usage
- Raw facts and figures collected for analysis are referred to as data.
- Data can be used in everyday life, such as tracking personal expenses to create a budget.
Sources of Data
- Primary Data: This refers to data collected firsthand for a specific research purpose, providing original and direct information.
- Secondary Data: This refers to data that has already been collected and published by others, used for a different purpose.
- Key differences between primary and secondary data include authenticity, purpose, and collection methods.
- Primary data sources can include surveys, interviews, and experiments.
- Secondary data sources comprise books, articles, reports, and databases.
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