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    Design and Technology A-Level

    Primary Research

    What Primary Research means in Design and Technology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Primary Research

    Information collected firsthand by the designer specifically for the current project.
    Pearson Edexcel · Topic 11: Information handling, Modelling and forward planning (study guide)

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