Which of the following is a potential limitation of secondary data? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a potential limitation of secondary data?
A. It may not align perfectly with the current research objectives
B. It is always outdated
C. It requires ethical clearance for every use
D. It cannot be used for statistical analysis
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Secondary data was collected for a different purpose, so it may lack relevance, specificity, or compatibility with the current study's requirements, necessitating careful evaluation.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Statistics Questions

Question #1 Report Error
In a class of 100 students, 60 play cricket, 50 play football, and 30 play both. Probability a random student plays neither is:
A. 0.2
B. 0.4
C. 0.1
D. 0.3

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
P(C∪F) = 60+50-30 = 80. Playing neither = 100 - 80 = 20; probability = 20/100 = 0.2.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #2 Report Error
In the context of primary data collection, which of the following statements is/are true? 1. Schedule is filled by the enumerator. 2. Questionnaire is self-administered. 3. Schedule requires literate respondents. Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Schedule is filled by enumerator, so respondents need not be literate; questionnaire is filled by the respondent. Statement 3 is false because schedule does not require literate respondents.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #3 Report Error
The base year of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) 2011-12 series was revised in:
A. 2017
B. 2020
C. 2015
D. 2019

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The new WPI series with base 2011-12 was launched in 2017.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics