The Most Common Instrument Used to Collect Primary Data Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

The most common instrument used to collect primary data is the ____.

• A)human eye (through observation)
• B)Internet (e.g. ,e-mail surveys)
• C)bar code reader at stores (behavioral data research)
• D)video camera (e.g. ,focus group research)
• E)questionnaire

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Definitions:

Legitimate Business Interests

Justifiable concerns or objectives that a company may seek to protect or pursue in order to maintain its competitive edge, such as intellectual property or customer relationships.

Social Network

A platform or community where individuals interact, share information, and build relationships, either online (e.g., Facebook) or in-person.

Intranets

Private networks accessible only to an organization's staff, often used for sharing information, collaboration, and communication internally.

Preventive Discipline

Action taken prior to an infraction to encourage employees to follow standards and rules.