Primary data consist of ________.
A) data that does not age
B) data obtained from the public domain
C) information collected for the specific purpose at hand
D) information that already exists somewhere, having been collected for another purpose
E) information that is the least expensive and the easiest to obtain

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Primary data refers to information that is collected specifically for a particular research project or purpose. This data is collected directly from the source through surveys, interviews, observations, experiments, or other methods. It is unique to the particular research project and is not readily available from other sources.
Option A is incorrect because primary data can become outdated and may need to be updated or refreshed over time. Option B is incorrect because primary data is not obtained from public domain sources, which are typically considered secondary data sources. Option D is incorrect because primary data is not pre-existing data collected for another purpose. Option E is incorrect because primary data is not necessarily the least expensive or easiest to obtain, as it often requires significant effort and resources to collect directly from the source.

Primary Data Consist of ________