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Collection Of Data

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Differentiate between primary source of data and secondary source of data.

Solution

Primary source of data implies collection of data from its source of origin. This source offers in first hand quantitative information relating to our statistical data whereas secondary source of data implies collection of data from agency which already happens to have collected the data through survey/s. This source does not offer use first hand information relating to our statistical to study.

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What are the principal sources of data ?

What type of data involves less time and less expenses ?

Define primary data.

Define secondary data.

An investigator has collected the required information by personal interview with the informant. What type of data will it be called ?

An investigator has collected the required information by personal interview with the informant. What type of data will it be called ?

What will be the kind of data published by the Railway Department regarding the progress of railways for an investigator ?

What kind of data are contained in the census of population and national income estimate, for the government ?

In order to know the likings and dislikings of the listeners of the programmes broadcast by the Himachal Akashvani the latter is keen to collect data, which method of collecting data will be suitable for it ?

Name two important sources of secondary data.

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