Data Sources
Marketing Research I
(Type of Data)
HBCU Colleges
NC Colleges
100

The people who buy from the businesses.

Customers

100

Systematic gathering, recording, and analyzing of data about a specific issue, situation, or concern.

Market Research 

100

This HBCU’s motto is “Eagle Pride” and it shares a rivalry with NC A&T.

North Carolina Central University


100

This university is the oldest public university in North Carolina. 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

200

People who work for a company who keep up with the company’s current and potential customers. They find out what customers want?

Salespeople

200

Data that already exist outside the research study

Secondary Data

200

Located in Raleigh this HBCUs mascot is a bear.

Shaw University



200

This prestigious private university is known for its strong medical programs.

Duke University

300

The contest between organizations that provide similar products or services or that target the same audience of consumers.

Competitors 

300

Collected for the specific research project at hand

Primary Data

300

The largest HBCU in North Carolina.

North Carolina A&T


300

Based in Greensboro, and has a Spartan mascot.

UNC Greensboro

400

People who bring products to the companies. They help businesses get what they need to run the business.

Suppliers/Distributors/Vendors

400

Two types of Secondary Data

Internal and External Data

400

"Located in central North Carolina, this HBCUs mascot is the Rams, and it is known for its excellent healthcare and nursing programs."

Winston Salem State University


400

This private school near Charlotte, has a strong liberal arts reputation and was home to NBA star Stephen Curry.

Davidson College

500

Current events, industry specific information. 

-Ex: Social Media, Magazines, etc...

News, online publications, blogs, and trade journals.

500

Two types of Primary Data

Quantitative and Qualitative Data

500

HBCU located in Charlotte. School mascot is a Golden Bulls and its colors are blue and gold.

Johnson C. Smith University 

500

This mountain school is known for its sustainability programs and Mountaineer pride.

Appalachian State University

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