Difference between revisions of "Innovative Data Sources"
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*[[Primary Data Collection|Primary data]] is the main type of information that comes to my mind when people talk about collecting data. It consists of gathering data through [Survey Pilot|surveys]], interviews, or experiments | *[[Primary Data Collection|Primary data]] is the main type of information that comes to my mind when people talk about collecting data. It consists of gathering data through [Survey Pilot|surveys]], interviews, or experiments | ||
*Occasionally, researchers find that data has already been collected, sometimes by the government and sometimes by a third party. [Secondary Data Sources|This already collected data]] is known as secondary data. | *Occasionally, researchers find that data has already been collected, sometimes by the government and sometimes by a third party. [[Secondary Data Sources|This already collected data]] is known as secondary data. | ||
== Acquiring Secondary Data == | == Acquiring Secondary Data == | ||
Revision as of 19:47, 24 July 2023
In addition to traditional data sources, such as information gathered during surveys, data can be collected from a variety of alternative sources.
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- Primary data is the main type of information that comes to my mind when people talk about collecting data. It consists of gathering data through [Survey Pilot|surveys]], interviews, or experiments
- Occasionally, researchers find that data has already been collected, sometimes by the government and sometimes by a third party. This already collected data is known as secondary data.