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Data The term data refers to qualitative or quantitative attributes of a variable or set of variables.

Data The term data refers to qualitative or quantitative attributes of a variable or set of variables

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DataThe term data refers to qualitative or

quantitative attributes of a variable or set of variables.

Page 2: Data The term data refers to qualitative or quantitative attributes of a variable or set of variables

Primary & Secondary data Data observed or collected directly from first-

hand experience is called primary data. Published data and the data collected in the

past or other parties is called secondary data

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Method of collecting primary dataInterview or personal investigation methodObservation or indirect Investigation through appointment of

investigatorInvestigation through questionnairesMailed questionnairesTelephonic interviewE-mail method

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Method of collecting secondary data

International organization. Ex: UNO, IMF, WB, ILO, FAO

Government and semi-government organization. Ex: PSC, LGRD, EC, UGC

Commercial organization. Ex: DSE, CSE, FBCCI

Newspaper periodicals. Ex: Times, News Week, The Economist