Which of the following is a method of collecting primary data? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a method of collecting primary data?

A. Referring to old records of a company

B. Using published journals

C. Schedules sent through enumerators

D. Extracting data from internet

Answer: Option C

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Schedules filled by enumerators is a primary data collection method; the others are secondary sources.

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