Which of the Following Statements About Secondary Data Is True

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about secondary data is true?

• A) Secondary data are originated by the researcher for the specific purpose of addressing the research problem at hand.
• B) Primary data should not be collected until the available secondary data have been fully analyzed.
• C) Secondary data are an economical and quick source of background information.
• D) Both B and C are true.

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Definitions:

Benchmarking

The practice of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other companies.

Fishbone Diagram

A visual tool used to identify, explore, and display the possible causes of a particular problem.

Flowcharting

A graphical representation of a process, illustrating the sequence of operations or steps involved, often used in planning and problem-solving.

Run Chart

A simple graphical tool used to display observed data in time order, commonly used in quality improvement processes to identify trends.