Which problem definition is most likely to require primary data collection?
A) to determine the average household income level in a county
B) to analyze the percent of high school graduates that plan to go immediately to college
C) to determine the average supermarket purchase by consumers on the basis of family size
D) to determine the percent of households that move in a given year

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To determine the average supermarket purchase by consumers on the basis of family size, primary data collection such as surveys or observational studies would be necessary to collect information directly from consumers. The other options can be answered using secondary data sources such as government statistics or surveys conducted by other organizations.

Which Problem Definition Is Most Likely to Require Primary Data