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Black & Decker sends out a survey to past purchasers of its portable drill. Is this a Primary or Secondary research method?

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Primary

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An aspiring entrepreneur studies the Census of the Population to obtain information on single heads of households in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Secondary

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Jewel/Osco Supermarkets conducts a focus group interview regarding customer attitudes toward its meat department.

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Primary

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A local ACE hardware store owner purchases demographic data regarding population, housing, education, and income from CACI Marketing Systems, a business information company. Is this data considered Primary or Secondary?

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Secondary

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Taco Bell records the number of used ticket stubs turned in from a hockey game promotion tie-in. Is this a Primary or Secondary data collection?

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Primary

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What type of data collection is represented by McDonald’s giving out a free breakfast sandwich for each customer questionnaire that is turned in by March 31? Options: Primary, Secondary

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Primary

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To determine the popularity of its talk shows, a radio station has listeners complete mail diaries.

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Primary

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To determine customer satisfaction, Macy’s places a self-addressed survey card with all customer purchases.

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Primary

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When developing new toys, Mattel Inc. creates a room for observing children playing with toy prototypes.

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Primary

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An independent floral shop uses the Internet to search for commercial directories and potential suppliers. Is this a Primary or Secondary source?

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Secondary