Secondary data is primarily sourced from:
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Correct Answer:
Option B —
Publicly available databases
To understand why, it is helpful to distinguish between Primary and Secondary data based on who collected the information and for what purpose.Primary vs. Secondary Data
Primary Data (Options A, C, and D): This is data collected "first-hand" by a researcher for a specific purpose. If you conduct a personal interview, run a lab experiment, or lead an original study, you are creating primary data.
Secondary Data (Option B): This is data that already exists. It was collected by someone else (like a government agency, a research institute, or a corporation) for a different purpose, and you are now using it for your own analysis.
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