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Question
Answer the following question in about 30 words:
What do you mean by primary sources of data?
Very Short Answer
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Solution
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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Sources of Data - Primary
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Chapter 1: Data – Its Source and Compilation - Exercises [Page 12]
