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)Notes from a conversation you recently had with a local government official
D)Your company's latest balance sheet
E)Current budget figures

Question

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The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry is a secondary source of information as it is produced by someone else and not directly obtained from the research target or subject. The other options involve primary research methods, such as surveys, interviews, and financial records directly collected by the researcher or research team.

Which of These Documents Would Not Qualify as Primary Research