DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS
TYPES OF DATA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It is gathered directly from the participants
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It is not gathered directly from the participants
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It is collected specifically for the purpose of the investigation
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It was not originally collected for the purpose of the current investigation
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Detailed explanation-1: -This statement is true. The data collected by an investigator himself to carry out a specific research is known as primary data. Since primary data is collected by the investigator for the first time from the original source of information, it involves huge cost in terms of money, time and effort.
Detailed explanation-2: -Correct option is (a) Primary data is always more reliable as compared to secondary data.
Detailed explanation-3: -When the data is collected by an investigator himself/herself, such data is called as primary data.
Detailed explanation-4: -Direct personal observation is a method for collecting primary data as it is been recorded for the first time.
Detailed explanation-5: -The collection of data is a process through which the researcher uses methods like interviews, surveys, questionnaires, etc. to gather, collate and analyse data.