Data originating from studies that are conducted by others and for a different purpose than the one for which the data are being reviewed are called _____ data.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) quantitative
D) statistical
E) descriptive

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Secondary data refers to data collected by others for their own purposes but may be useful for a different research topic. Primary data, on the other hand, refers to data that is collected first-hand for a specific purpose. Quantitative, statistical, and descriptive data refer to the characteristics or nature of the data, not the source.

Data Originating from Studies That Are Conducted by Others and for a Different