Which of the following statements best describes primary data?
A) Data collected by an organization specifically for the research problem under investigation
B) Data that has previously been collected for other purposes but can be used for the problem at hand
C) Data provided by the government, such as U.S. census data
D) Data collected through government reports or syndicated data providers

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Primary data is data that is collected for a specific research problem or purpose, usually by the organization conducting the research. It is different from secondary data, which is data that has already been collected for other purposes and can be used for the research problem at hand. Government-provided data (choice C) and data collected through government reports or syndicated data providers (choice D) fall under the category of secondary data.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Primary Data