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)Data generated by other scientists

Question

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The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry would not qualify as primary research as it is a secondary source of information. Primary research involves collecting new data directly from the source, such as surveys, interviews or observations. The other options all involve direct interaction with a primary source of information.

Which of These Documents Would NOT Qualify as Primary Research