Which of the Following Best Describes Primary Data

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes primary data?

• A) Data collected specifically for the research problem under investigation.
• B) Data that has previously been collected for other purposes but can be used for the problem at hand.
• C) Data collected through business and industry publications.
• D) Data collected through government reports such as Statistical Abstracts of the United States.

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Definitions:

Plant Nutrients

Essential minerals and elements required by plants for growth and development, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Coliform Bacteria

A group of bacteria predominantly present in the intestines of warm-blooded organisms and in the environment, used as an indicator of sanitary quality of foods and water.

World Health Organization

A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

Drinking Water

Water that is suitable and pure for drinking purposes by humans.