Which of These Documents Would Not Usually Qualify as Primary

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of these documents would not usually qualify as primary research?

• A)A sales report from a company rep
• B)The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry
• C)Correspondence with a particular customer
• D)Your company's latest balance sheet

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Definitions:

Republic

A form of government in which power resides in elected individuals representing the citizen body and government leaders exercise power according to the rule of law.

Elite Theory

A theory in political science and sociology which posits that a small minority, consisting of members of the economic elite and policy-planning networks, holds the most power—and that this power is independent of a state's democratic elections process.

Self-Interests

The focus on one's own advantages or well-being without necessarily considering those of others.

Direct Democracy

A form of government in which citizens make decisions directly rather than through representatives, often via referendums or initiatives.