Asked by
Victoria Lopez
on Dec 12, 2024Verified
Figure 8-2 above shows that secondary data may be divided into two related parts. If B represents data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, trade association studies, business periodicals, etc., which type of data is B?
A) compiled data
B) mined data
C) internal secondary data
D) external secondary data
E) observational data
External Secondary Data
Information collected from outside sources that has already been gathered for some purpose other than the current research need.
U.S. Census Bureau
A principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System responsible for producing data about the American people and economy.
Secondary Data
Information that was collected previously for another purpose but can be used for a new research question or issue.
- Develop an understanding of the differences between primary and secondary data in a research framework.
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Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the differences between primary and secondary data in a research framework.