Primaaritietoa
Primaaritietoa refers to information that is collected directly from original sources or generated through first-hand observation, measurement, or experimentation. It represents original data before any interpretation, aggregation, or processing.
Common forms include experimental results, field observations, survey responses, sensor readings, and archival materials created at
Collection and documentation: Methods include controlled experiments, surveys, interviews, and instrumental measurements. Data are often accompanied
Quality considerations: Primaaritietoa can be affected by bias, sampling error, measurement error, and missing data. Assessing
Applications and challenges: Primary information underpins empirical research, evidence-based decision making, and historical research. Challenges include
See also: secondary information, data provenance, metadata, data governance.