A Major Disadvantage of Primary Data Collection Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

A major disadvantage of primary data collection is

• A) it can be accessed only through syndicated databases or unstructured data mines.
• B) it cannot be tailored to meet specific research needs.
• C) it takes more time to collect than secondary data and is more costly.
• D) it is too general to meet researcher's and manager's needs.
• E) it does not offer behavioral insights that can be obtained from secondary data.

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Definitions:

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