Distinguish between primary and secondary source of data

1.	Distinguish between primary and secondary source of data
Answer» \tPrimary DataSecondary DataDefinitionPrimary data are those that are collected for the first time.Secondary data refer to those data that have already been collected by some other person.OriginalityThese are\xa0original because these are collected by the investigator for the first time.These\xa0are not original because someone else has collected these for his own purpose.Nature of DataThese\xa0are in the form of raw materials.These\xa0are in the finished form.Reliability and SuitabilityThese\xa0are more reliable and suitable for the enquiry because these are collected for a particular purpose.These are\xa0less reliable and less suitable as someone else has collected the data which may not perfectly match our purpose.Time and MoneyCollecting primary data is quite expensive both in the terms of time and money.Secondary data requires less time and money; hence it is economical.Precaution and EditingNo particular precaution or editing is required while using the primary data as these were collected with a definite purpose.Both precaution and editing are essential as secondary data were collected by someone else for his own purpose.\t

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