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Primary Data - GCSE Psychology Definition

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Primary data is information that is collected directly by researchers for a specific purpose or study. In GCSE Psychology, it means gathering new data yourself through methods like such as experiments, or interviews. This type of data is original and hasn't been gathered before, which means it's specifically tailored to answer the research questions you are interested in. By using primary data, psychologists can explore human thoughts, feelings, and behaviours firsthand, helping them to find patterns or test their ideas.

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