Question

Explain the methods of primary data collection and sources of secondary data with suitable examples

Answer 1

Answer:

Primary data collection is the process of gathering data through surveys, interviews, or experiments. A typical example of primary data is household surveys.

Primary Data Collection Methods

1. Interviews.

2. Surveys & Questionnaires.

3. Observation.

4. Focus Groups.

5. Experiments.

Sources of secondary data

1. information collected through censuses or government departments like housing, social security, electoral statistics, tax records.

2. internet searches or libraries.

3. GPS, remote sensing.

4. km progress reports.

5. journal papers and magazines.

Examples of secondary data include books, personal sources, journals, newspapers, websites, government records, etc. Secondary data are known to be readily available compared to that of primary data.