Question

Data collected by the investigator himself is called as

• A. Raw data
• B. Primary data
• C. Secondary data
• D. Original data

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Primary data

Reasons for correct option:

Primary data is data which data is collected from the investigator itself. It is more reliable and time-consuming.

Reasons for incorrect options:

Secondary data is data that is collected by an indirect source. It is not reliable and it will save time.

Raw data is data that has not been processed for use. It is simply the collection of pure or original data.