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written as numbers, for example, if you were collecting data from
 
written as numbers, for example, if you were collecting data from
 
people on their height or weight.
 
people on their height or weight.
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Secondary data is primary data that has been summarised or processed, for example, the
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set of colours that people gave as favourite colours would be secondary data because it is a
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summary of responses.
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Secondary data is
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Data already collected prior our use is secondary data. Primary data
 
Data already collected prior our use is secondary data. Primary data
 
is what we collect as a part of our study. All processed data
 
is what we collect as a part of our study. All processed data
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Transforming primary
 
Transforming primary
 
data into secondary data through analysis, grouping or organisation
 
data into secondary data through analysis, grouping or organisation
 
into secondary data is the process of generating information.
 
into secondary data is the process of generating information.
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an educational tool in your home .
 
an educational tool in your home .
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= Methods of Data Collection =
 
= Methods of Data Collection =
 
   
 
   
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