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Difference Between Primary and Secondary Sources of Data:

1. Primary Data:

Definition: Data collected firsthand by the researcher for a specific purpose or research
study.
Examples:
Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews conducted by the researcher.

Direct observations or experiments.


Data collected through sensors or fieldwork.
Example: A researcher conducts a survey to study the shopping habits of teenagers.

2. Secondary Data:
Definition: Data collected by someone else and reused for a different purpose.
Examples:
Books, journal articles, government reports, and online databases.
Data obtained from past studies, company records, or statistical agencies.
Example: A researcher uses census data to analyze population trends.

Types of Data and Examples:

1. By Nature:

Quantitative Data:

Definition: Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.


Example: A company records monthly sales revenue (e.g., $10,000, $15,000).

Qualitative Data:
Definition: Non-numerical data that describes qualities, opinions, or experiences.
Example: Customer feedback on product satisfaction (e.g., "Excellent," "Good").

2. By Measurement Scale:
Nominal Data:
Definition: Data classified into categories without any order.
Example: Blood types (A, B, AB, O).

Ordinal Data:
Definition: Data classified into categories with a meaningful order but no fixed intervals.
Example: Education levels (High School, Bachelor's, Master's).

Interval Data:
Definition: Numeric data with equal intervals but no true zero.
Example: Temperature in Celsius (e.g., 20°C, 30°C).

Ratio Data:

Definition: Numeric data with a true zero, allowing for meaningful ratios.
Example: Weight of objects (e.g., 5 kg, 10 kg).

3. By Source:

Structured Data:
Definition: Organized data that fits into rows and columns in a database.
Example: Employee records in a spreadsheet (e.g., Name, Age, Department).

Unstructured Data:
Definition: Data that does not follow a specific format.
Example: Social media posts, emails, and videos.

4. By State:

Static Data:
Definition: Data that does not change over time.
Example: Historical documents or past census data.

Dynamic Data:
Definition: Data that changes over time.
Example: Real-time stock market prices.

Each type of data plays a critical role in research and decision-making, depending on the
context and objectives.

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