Which of the Following Is an Example of Primary Data

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of primary data for Ashton Drake Galleries to determine the popularity of its Precious Moments doll series?

• A) a survey report noting that most doll collectors were women aged between 40 and 60 years
• B) sales records of collectible dolls by the Crafts Industry Sales Council
• C) input from a focus group especially put together to discuss the features of the Precious Moments doll series
• D) data pertaining to doll collectors' motivations and gathered by a doll collectors' club
• E) an article about collectible dolls in Crafts magazine

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