Primary data is:
A) data that has been collected by the private sector.
B) data collected by the government.
C) original information collected by the entrepreneur.
D) data that is hard to find.

Question

Primary data is: 
A) data that has been collected by the private sector.
B) data collected by the government.
C) original information collected by the entrepreneur.
D) data that is hard to find.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary data refers to original data collected by the researcher or entrepreneur specifically for their research or business purposes. It is different from secondary data, which is data that has been collected by others for a different purpose, such as government agencies or private companies. Therefore, option C correctly defines primary data.

Primary Data Is