How do primary and secondary data differ?

How do primary and secondary data differ?



Primary data is data originated by the researcher for the specific purpose of addressing the research problem.
-For the problem at hand
-Very involved collection process
-High collection cost
-Long collection time

Secondary data is data collected for some purpose other than the problem at hand.
-For other problems
-Rapid and easy collection process
-Relatively low collection cost
-Short collection time


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