With Secondary Data, Who Incurs the Expense of Collecting It

question 46

Multiple Choice

With secondary data, who incurs the expense of collecting it?

• A) The user of the secondary data
• B) The government
• C) No one - secondary data by definition is always free.
• D) Taxpayers.
• E) The original compiler of the information.

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Definitions:

Charitable Associations

Organizations established for philanthropic rather than financial gain, focusing on promoting welfare and social improvement.

Publicly Held Corporation

A corporation whose shares are eligible to be publicly traded in securities markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange.

Securities Markets

Financial marketplaces where securities such as stocks and bonds are issued and traded between investors.

New York Stock Exchange

A leading global securities exchange where buyers and sellers trade shares in public companies.