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Collection of Data — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 11 · Economics

What Collection of Data covers in ICSE Class 11 Economics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Economics syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 11 Economics · 2026-27

Topics in Collection of Data

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1. Primary and Secondary Data

  • Primary data are original, first-hand data collected for the first time for a specified purpose.
  • Secondary data are data collected by someone else and used by another person.
  • Published data are necessarily secondary data.
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2. Sources of Data

  • There are two main sources of data: internal sources and external sources.
  • Internal data come from internal reports and records of an organisation.
  • Internal data are under the control of the business.
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3. Methods of Collecting Primary Data

  • Primary data can be collected by five methods: direct personal investigation, indirect oral investigation, information through correspondents, mailed questionnaire, and questionnaire through personal
  • Telephone interviews are cheaper and quicker than personal interviews but depend on telephone availability.
  • Direct personal investigation means the investigator goes to the field and collects data personally.
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4. Essentials of a Good Questionnaire

  • A good questionnaire is a key instrument for collecting primary data from many persons.
  • It should have a covering letter that explains the purpose of the survey.
  • Questions should be simple, short, and clearly worded.

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Central concept: Collection of Data in Economics

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Key topics in Collection of Data include Primary and Secondary Data, Sources of Data, Methods of Collecting Primary Data, Essentials of a Good Questionnaire. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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