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* To learn how to collect, classify and display data; data is information that is used in any process connected with statistics.
 
* To learn how to collect, classify and display data; data is information that is used in any process connected with statistics.
 
   
 
   
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== Data ==
 
== Data ==
 
   
 
   
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Secondary data is primary data that has been summarised or processed, for example, the set of colours that people
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gave as favourite colours would be secondary data because it is a summary of responses. Data already collected prior our use is secondary data. Primary  data is what we collect as a part of our study. All processed data therefore is also secondary.
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Transforming primary data into secondary data through analysis, grouping or organisationinto secondary data is the process of generating information.
 
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Secondary data is
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primary data that has been summarised or processed, for example, the
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of colours that people
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gave as favourite colours would be secondary data because it is a
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summary of responses.
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Data already collected prior our use is secondary data. Primary data
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is what we collect as a part of our study. All processed data
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therefore is also secondary.
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Transforming primary
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data into secondary data through analysis, grouping or organisation
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into secondary data is the process of generating information.
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=== Purpose of Collecting Primary Data ===
 
=== Purpose of Collecting Primary Data ===
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