An example of a disadvantage of secondary data not being reported in measurement units that match the researchers needs would be: income being reported before tax,household income instead of per capita,and after-tax income.

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If a researcher needs to measure income on a per capita basis, using household income or income before tax would not match their needs and could lead to inaccurate conclusions. Similarly, using after-tax income could also skew findings if the researcher is interested in understanding the distribution of pre-tax income.

An Example of a Disadvantage of Secondary Data Not Being