Question

What are the advantages of secondary data over primary data? Select all the correct options.

• A. Collecting secondary data is less time-consuming and more economical
• B. Secondary data is less susceptible to bias
• C. The data collected is original or unique
• D. The data collected is focused and does not require any adjustments.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Collecting secondary data is less time-consuming and more economical
B Secondary data is less susceptible to bias

Collecting secondary data is less time-consuming and more economical. It is less susceptible to bias. Since the data was originally collected for a different purpose, it is not original or unique, and may need adjustment to suit the objective of the collection.