Information that is collected for the first time for the purpose of solving a particular problem under investigation is called _____ data.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) dichotomous
D) observation
E) convenience

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Primary data is collected for the first time for a specific research purpose, while secondary data has already been collected for a different purpose and may not provide the specific information needed. Dichotomous data refers to a type of categorical data with only two possible outcomes, observation is a method of collecting data rather than the type of data itself, and convenience sampling refers to a specific method of selecting participants for a study rather than the type of data being collected.

Information That Is Collected for the First Time for the Purpose