Which three resources represent secondary data? (Choose 3.) Note: You will receive partial credit for each correct answer. A. Customer interviews B. Personal observation C. Academic journals D United States Census E Focus groups F Industry newsletter

## Step 1<br />Secondary data refers to data that has already been collected and processed by someone else. This data is not collected directly by the researcher but is obtained from existing sources.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />In this problem, we are asked to identify three resources that represent secondary data. The options provided are: Customer interviews, Personal observation, Academic journals, United States Census, Focus groups, and Industry newsletter.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Among these options, Academic journals, United States Census, and Industry newsletter are examples of secondary data. These sources provide data that has been collected and processed by someone else.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />On the other hand, Customer interviews, Personal observation, and Focus groups are examples of primary data. These are collected directly by the researcher for a specific purpose.