Which statement best describes secondary data?

A) Secondary data may not be precisely relevant to the research needs.
B) Secondary data are those data collected to address specific research needs.
C) Secondary data collection is always extremely time-consuming and expensive.
D) Secondary data will always meet the researchers' needs.
E) Secondary data include only qualitative research.

Secondary Data

Information that was collected previously for a different purpose but can be repurposed for a new research study or analysis.

Research Needs

The identification of gaps in knowledge that require exploration and investigation through structured study.

Data Collection

The methodical process of collecting and analyzing data from different sources to obtain a comprehensive and precise understanding of a topic of interest.