In order to understand the experiences of volunteers at Health First, Mary will be utilizing _______________.
A) primary data
B) secondary data
C) tertiary data
D) quantitative data

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Primary data refers to data collected firsthand by the researcher, which is exactly what Mary will be doing when she investigates the experiences of Health First volunteers. This is different from secondary data, which is data collected by others and used by the researcher, and tertiary data, which is a compilation of primary and secondary data. Quantitative data refers to numerical data, but Mary may also be collecting qualitative data (non-numerical data such as interviews and surveys) as part of her investigation, making A the most accurate answer choice.

In Order to Understand the Experiences of Volunteers at Health