Which of the following best describes the difference between secondary and primary research?

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Secondary research is done twice and primary research is performed once
Secondary research is done twice and primary research is performed once

Secondary research is past research which has already been performed and often published and primary research is done firsthand for the first time
Secondary research is past research which has already been performed and often published and primary research is done firsthand for the first time

Secondary research is performed once and primary research is performed twice
Secondary research is performed once and primary research is performed twice

Secondary research is done firsthand for the first time and primary research is past research which has already been done and often published

Answer 1

The best description of the difference between secondary and primary research is:

Secondary research is past research which has already been performed and often published and primary research is done firsthand for the first time.

This accurately captures the essence of both types of research.