Primary and Secondary Data Collection Methods

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

  • Primary data is more accurate than secondary data due to its direct nature.
  • Primary data is gathered from books, while secondary data is gathered from observations.
  • Primary data is information gathered directly from the source, while secondary data is gathered from secondary sources. (correct)
  • Primary data is collected through experiments, while secondary data is collected through interviews.

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

  • Registration
  • Observation
  • Interview (correct)
  • Questionnaire

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

  • Conducting experiments under legal constraints
  • Gathering data for legal purposes
  • Using primary data for statistical analysis
  • Making a law effective by requiring participation of the population (correct)

In which scenario would a survey usually be conducted?

<p>When the population is too large and time-consuming to survey entirely (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of experimentation in data collection?

<p>To create cause and effect relationships under controlled conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Questionnaire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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