Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Fourth-Party Data

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between fourth-party data sources and other data sources?

• A) Fourth-party data sources do not reflect the actual activity of the subject, whereas the other data sources reflect the actual activity.
• B) Fourth-party data sources are obtained from reference sources, whereas the other data sources are obtained from entities that maintain records regarding the subject.
• C) The other data sources fall within the realm of secondary research, whereas fourth-party data sources fall within the realm of primary research.
• D) The other data sources may have some firsthand knowledge of the subject's activities, whereas fourth-party data sources can only be used to confirm data obtained from other sources.

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