Which of the following is NOT a good reason for using secondary data?
A) Data on the past cannot be collected today.
B) Even if the definitions of variables being studied are not the same, research can be modified according to secondary data available.
C) The time involved in primary data collection may render the study obsolete.
D) Authentic data required may already have been collected by other agencies.

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Using secondary data that have different definitions of variables can lead to inaccurate results and unreliable findings, which can hurt the credibility of the research. Therefore, it is not a good reason to use secondary data. The other options provide valid reasons for using secondary data.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Good Reason for Using