Sources of Data

Direct & Indirect Data

• Direct Data is collected from an original source, interviews, questionnaires or observations

• Indirect Data is collected by someone else and you are using for something else

Direct: Pros & Conshttp://www.teach-ict.com/as_a2_ict_new/ocr/AS_G061/311_data_info_knowledge/sources_of_data/miniweb/pg5.htm

Indirect: Pros & Conshttp://www.teach-ict.com/as_a2_ict_new/ocr/AS_G061/311_data_info_knowledge/sources_of_data/miniweb/pg8.htm

Archived Data

• Archived data is not immediately available online. It has been removed and stores safely offline.

• Pros– A permanent copy is also available– Computer storage system is unused as archived

data is removed on to removal hardrive• Cons:

– When needed in hurry, not always received on time

– If there is a fire, may be lost, or may be stolen