Empirical research studies are based on the collection of ______ data.

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Empirical research studies are based on the collection of original data through observations, surveys, experiments, or other methods of gathering primary data directly from the source. Secondary data refers to information that has already been collected and analyzed by someone else, historical data may be a part of empirical research, but not all empirical research studies include historical data. Popular press is not a valid source for empirical research studies.

Empirical Research Studies Are Based on the Collection of ______