Which of the following is an example of primary data?
A)the research used in another sociologist's study
B)police reports of crime
C)the results of a one's own sociological survey
D)birth data from the Bureau of Vital Statistics

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Primary data refers to data that has been collected directly by the researcher, such as through surveys or interviews. Option C states "the results of one's own sociological survey," making it an example of primary data. Options A, B, and D refer to data sources that were not collected by the researcher themselves, making them examples of secondary data.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Primary Data