MRA collects information and/or data from national, industry, and economic resources. This information is found in printed sources (books, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, encyclopedias, and corporate documents) or electronic sources (websites, CD-ROM, software, newsgroups, or other online services).

In a nutshell, MRA finds and reviews information from huge collections of data, which are made available either in the public or private sector. The information MRA collects through secondary research servers either as background information for future research, for implementation of new products or strategies, or to help narrow and define goals. Through this research, clients are able to understand the "big picture" as well as the competitive landscape.

Questions secondary research can answer: