2012 · Q7
Consider the following statements:
- 1The data collected by the investigator to be used by himself are called primary data
- 2The data obtained from government agencies are called secondary data.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Elementary MathematicsStatistics
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both definitions are standard: primary data is collected first-hand, secondary data is obtained from other sources.