What Is Primary Data And What Are Sources Of Collection Of Secondary Data?
Primary data is the data which is collected by the researcher directly from his own observations and experiences. For example, if the researcher conducts a survey for the collected of data then it is known as primary data. There are various sources of secondary data like research papers, periodicals, encyclopedias, published researches, database companies etc. The four major sources of secondary data collections include International Data source, which provides data related to economics and politics. Secondly, ICPSR, which is an active social science research organization. Third source is Integrated Public use of microdata series which provides data about different countries and Bureau of labor statistics, which gives data related with employment, industrial relations, prices etc.
