Secondary data:
A) may not be specific enough to answer the question under consideration.
B) should be considered before primary data is collected.
C) is often all that is needed to solve a problem.
D) is available both internally and outside the firm.
E) All of these alternatives are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Secondary data can indeed be too general for specific questions, should be considered before collecting more costly primary data, can sometimes be sufficient for problem-solving, and is available from both internal sources (like company records) and external sources (like government reports), making all the given options correct.

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