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Distinguish between Direct and Indirect Data Sources

Distinguish between Direct and Indirect Data Sources. Vincent Doherty 13H. Data Sources. A data source is the place where data comes from originally Direct data is data that has been gathered for the exact purpose its being used for.

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Distinguish between Direct and Indirect Data Sources

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  1. Distinguish between Direct and Indirect Data Sources Vincent Doherty 13H

  2. Data Sources • A data source is the place where data comes from originally • Direct data is data that has been gathered for the exact purpose its being used for. • Indirect data is derived from data originally collected for an entirely different purpose.

  3. Direct Data • Information collected is exactly what the organisation wants. • Organisations can be sure of the reliability of the data, because they specify what is needed. • Data can become a valuable commodity if re-sold as indirect data • The organisations collecting data must pay all the costs related to collecting it.

  4. Example of Direct Data • Suppose Omagh’s traffic light system is being upgraded. Before this , Road services require information such as how many cars use the road in question and at what times of day. If no one already has this information t must be collected. This data is collected specifically for Roads services in order to access traffic management. Therefore this is an example of direct data.

  5. Indirect Data • The information available depends on what was originally collected. • Data coming from a third-party can contain much unnecessary material. • It can be difficult to know how reliable the original data was. • The organisation wanting data may pay only a fraction of the original cost of collecting it.

  6. Example of Indirect Data • Census figures which are used by education authorities to plan how many teachers will be needed in schools in thr years ahead.

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