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Answer the following question in about 30 words: What do you mean by primary sources of data?

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Answer the following question in about 30 words:

What do you mean by primary sources of data?

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Primary data refers to data originally collected by the investigator for the present inquiry, directly from individuals or groups of individuals, using direct personal investigation, indirect personal investigation, mailing interview method, telephonic interview method, etc. It is also called first-hand or original data. It is much more reliable than secondary data.

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Chapter 1: Data – Its Source and Compilation - Exercises [Page 12]

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NCERT Practical Work in Geography [English] Class 12
Chapter 1 Data – Its Source and Compilation
Exercises | Q 2. (iv) | Page 12
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