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Secondary data are sometimes more useful than primary data. Give points in favor of this statement

Secondary data are sometimes more useful than primary data. Give points in favor of this statement

by Fadumo Abdikadir -
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Secondary data lets you build on existing research, which leads to better results, and saves time and money.

  • Secondary data is easily accessible compared to primary data. Secondary data is available on different platforms that can be accessed by the researcher.
  • The time spent on collecting secondary data is usually very little compared to that of primary data. 
  • Secondary data makes it possible to carry out longitudinal studies without having to wait for a long time to draw conclusions. 
  • It helps to generate new insights into existing primary data.