Primary and Secondary Data Collection Methods

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What is the main difference between primary data and secondary data?

Primary data is information gathered directly from the source, while secondary data is gathered from secondary sources.

Which method of data collection requires face-to-face interaction with the respondent?

Interview

What does the term 'enactment of LAW' refer to under registration?

Making a law effective by requiring participation of the population

In which scenario would a survey usually be conducted?

When the population is too large and time-consuming to survey entirely

What is the purpose of experimentation in data collection?

To create cause and effect relationships under controlled conditions

Which method makes use of written questions to be answered by the respondent?

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Learn about primary data collected directly from the source through methods like interview, observation, and experiments, versus secondary data obtained from books, journals, and magazines. Explore the data collection process involving gathering information from populations or samples using different methods such as interviews, questionnaires, and observations.

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