In order to complete this task, you will need to consider as a first step the factors outlined in the course materials, referring as a start to the lessons on Quantitative Research and Qualitative Research and add relevant academic sources to your answer.
• In response to this question, you need to explain the importance of identifying data sources before the study/survey commences.
• Explain how both primary and secondary data contribute to research.
• Define and describe types of primary data and how they are obtained. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of primary data e.g obtained through surveys, interviews, observation, ethnomethodology, etc.