Types and Sources of data

Which of the following is an example of primary data?

• Census report from 2020

• Research article published in a journal

• Survey responses collected for a new study

• News report on an election

Which method is NOT a source of primary data?

• Interview

• Government report

• Direct observation

• Experiment

What is one advantage of secondary data over primary data?

• It is always more accurate

• It is collected firsthand

• It saves time and resources

• It provides new insights

Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary data?

• Government statistics

• Online survey you created

• Academic journal article

• Historical records

Which type of data is most likely to be biased due to personal opinions?

• Secondary data from government reports

• Data collected from a controlled experiment

• Interview responses

• Census data

Which of the following is an advantage of primary data

• It is more affordable to collect

• It reflects current conditions accurately

• It is quicker to collect

• It is always unbiased

A researcher wants to study the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. Which of the following would be considered primary data?

• A published research article on COVID-19

• A government health report

• A survey conducted among students about their mental health

• A newspaper article

A company using sales data from the previous year to forecast next year’s performance is relying on:

• Primary data

• Experimental data

• Secondary data

• Observational data

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• Number of customers visiting a store

• Survey about customer satisfaction with open-ended questions

• Monthly revenue figures

• Average age of survey respondents

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using primary data?

• It may not be specific enough for the research question

• It is not reliable

• It requires more time and resources to collect

• It cannot be updated