John works at Pearson Medical Center (PMC) and needs some statistics. For his use, which of these is primary research?
a. An NCHS survey of all patients in the city
b. Statistics in a JAMA article
c. A survey of the PMCs patients
d. Data shown on Hospital Compare
Answer: c
Feedback: Conducting a survey of one's own patients is direct interaction—primary research.
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