EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Primary data is a type of data that is collected by researchers directly from main sources through interviews, surveys, experiments, etc. Primary data are usually collected from the source-where the data originally originates from and are regarded as the best kind of data in research.

Detailed explanation-2: -Common examples of primary sources include interview transcripts, photographs, novels, paintings, films, historical documents, and official statistics. Anything you directly analyze or use as first-hand evidence can be a primary source, including qualitative or quantitative data that you collected yourself.

Detailed explanation-3: -NOTE: Primary data refers to the data collected from primary sources which contain original material or fresh information that has been published, reported, or recorded for the first time. Eg-case studies, interviews, autobiographies, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Field surveys are one of the most effective medium for primary data collection. Depending on the research question, these interviews may take the form of household surveys, business (firm) surveys, or agricultural (farm) surveys. The research team must plan and prepare for primary data collection in advance.