Primary data are data
A) collected for the first time by the researcher for the specific research project at hand
B) previously gathered for some other purpose
C) that are outdated and no longer useful
D) that are not necessary to answer the research question

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Primary data are collected specifically for the research project at hand and are obtained through methods such as surveys, interviews, observations, and experiments. This distinguishes them from secondary data, which are previously gathered for some other purpose, such as government reports, newspapers, or social media posts.

Primary Data Are Data