What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

A. Primary sources are very old, while secondary sources are created recently.

B. Primary sources are firsthand accounts, while secondary sources are created after the fact.

C. Primary sources are always reliable, while a secondary source's reliability depends on its creator.

D. Primary sources are created by regular people, while secondary sources are the work of experts.

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Angie Landry

31 July, 23:13

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

A. Primary sources are very old, while secondary sources are created recently.

B. Primary sources are firsthand accounts, while secondary sources are created after the fact.

C. Primary sources are always reliable, while a secondary source's reliability depends on its creator.

D. Primary sources are created by regular people, while secondary sources are the work of experts.

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Adam Tran · Answer 1

The answer is A ... a primary source was present during an experience or time period. An example is an original document. A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary source. An example is a textbook, magazine or an article.