Which of These Documents Would Not Qualify as Primary Research

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of these documents would not qualify as primary research?

• A)A recent survey of your company's top clients
• B)The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry
• C)Notes from a conversation you recently had with a local government official
• D)Your company's latest balance sheet
• E)Current budget figures

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Definitions:

National Security

Measures and strategies implemented by a government to protect its country's citizens, economy, and institutions from threats.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another entity.

Offshoring

The relocation of a business process or operation from one country to another, typically to leverage lower labor costs.

Specialization

The process by which individuals, businesses, or countries focus on producing a limited range of goods or services to gain greater efficiency and productivity.