Of the following criteria presented below, which one should be regarded as the researcher's initial criterion when evaluating secondary data?
A) Do the data apply to the time period of interest?
B) Do the data appear in the correct units of measurement?
C) Do the data help to answer questions set out in the problem definition?
D) Do other terms and variable classi?fications presented apply to the current project?

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The most important initial criterion when evaluating secondary data is whether it helps to answer the research questions set out in the problem definition. This ensures that the data is relevant to the research being conducted. The other criteria listed (A, B, and D) are also important, but should be considered after the relevance of the data has been established.

Of the Following Criteria Presented Below, Which One Should Be