Question

Describe the method of collecting seconda
Discuss some applications of statistics.
Section E
the following questions.
State the difference between primary and secondary data
Discuss the method of collecting primary data by direct inquiry
Discuss the method of collecting primary data by indirect inquir
Discuss the method of collecting secondary data
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Standard 11​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Methods of Collecting Primary Data

Q.1 Explain direct personal investigation method of collecting primary data. Discuss its merits and demerits.

Answer:

(2) Time-consuming ● This method is time-consuming as the investigator personally visits various places and meets different people to collect information.

Answer 2

Answer:

Secondary data: It refers to the data collected by someone other than the user i.e. the data is already available and analysed by someone else. Common sources of secondary data include various published or unpublished data, books, magazines, newspaper, trade journals etc.