Which of these documents would not qualify as primary research?
A) A recent survey of your company's top clients
B) The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry
C) Your company's latest balance sheet
D) Notes from a conversation you recently had with a local government official

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The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry is a secondary source, as it was created by someone other than yourself for a different purpose than your research project. The other options all involve gathering new and original data, making them primary sources.

Which of These Documents Would Not Qualify as Primary Research