Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Secondary Data

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes secondary data?

• A) Secondary data are pieces of information that have been collected prior to the start of the focal research project.
• B) Secondary data are those data collected to address specific research needs.
• C) Secondary data collection is always extremely time consuming and expensive.
• D) Secondary data will always meet the researchers' needs.
• E) None of these

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