Types Of Data

Question 1

Primary

Answer 1

Data collected by original researcher and directly found out
Authentic since it’s collected to link with aim of research
Takes long time to gather

Question 2

Secondary

Answer 2

Data collected by other researchers for purpose other than investigation which is currently being used
Less time consuming
As someone else conducted it
May not be for purpose of experiment
May not be relevant

Question 3

Qualitative

Answer 3

Non numerical data expressed in words
Harder and time consuming to analyse
Data more insightful
Analysis can be subjective

Question 4

Quantitative

Answer 4

Numerical data
Easy to analyse
Data lacks insight and depth
More objective and factual