RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

TOOLS OF DATA COLLECTIONS THEIR TYPES ATTRIBUTES AND USES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Primary data refer to information obtained ____ by the researcher on the variables of interest for the specific purpose of the study.
A
first-hand
B
second-hand
C
third-hand
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Data Collection. Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.

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-Common examples of primary sources include interview transcripts, photographs, novels, paintings, films, historical documents, and official statistics.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.

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