MBA 807: METHODS OF COLLECTION OF PRIMARY DATA LECTURE NOTES

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As it has already been mentioned, the primary data are original in nature and collected with specific objectives in mind. Thus, the methods of the collection of primary data play a vital role in a research process. It requires an efficient planning and execution. Depending upon the type of a research design, primary data may be obtained from experimental fields or through a survey type of study. Experiment is an investigation to explore the hidden fact under the objectives
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