Which of the following is an advantage of primary data?
A)Gathering primary data is less expensive than gathering secondary data.
B)They answer specific research questions that secondary data cannot answer.
C)They consist of data that are easily available to any interested party.
D)Conducting in-person interviews is an expensive method of gathering primary data.

Question

Which of the following is an advantage of primary data?
A)​Gathering primary data is less expensive than gathering secondary data. 
B)They answer specific research questions that secondary data cannot answer.
C)They consist of data that are easily available to any interested party.
D)​Conducting in-person interviews is an expensive method of gathering primary data.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary data is collected for a specific research purpose and can answer research questions that secondary data cannot. This advantage helps researchers to obtain unique information specific to their research.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Primary Data