2.2 - WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF DATA?
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What is primary data?
💡 Hint: Think of it as freshly gathered information.
Give an example of secondary data.
💡 Hint: Consider data you access without collecting it yourself.
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What type of data does a census collect?
💡 Hint: Think about comprehensive data collection!
True or False: Secondary data is always more reliable than primary data.
💡 Hint: Consider who collected the data and for what purpose.
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How would you approach a research query to study consumer behavior in a new market? Discuss the data sources and methods you might use.
💡 Hint: Consider how thorough you need the data to be!
A researcher is tasked with evaluating healthcare access in rural areas. What challenges might arise in collecting primary versus secondary data?
💡 Hint: Think about resource constraints and data accuracy.
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