What is an example of primary data collection method?
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
Conducting interviews and surveys
Primary Data is information collected first-hand, directly from the source, specifically for the research at hand. Option D is the only method that actively generates new, original data from respondents.
Secondary Data involves interpreting or analyzing information that has already been collected and compiled by someone else. Options A (existing research), B (census data), and C (historical records) are all classic examples of secondary data sources.
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