Which of the Following Is a Legitimate Primary Source

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a legitimate primary source?

• A) a newspaper column whose author is summarizing information from a number of sources
• B) a professor on campus discussing her study
• C) a rumor about a campus event that you hear from a number of fellow students
• D) your synthesis of data from a dozen sources

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Definitions:

Domestic Violence

A pattern of behavior in a relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.

Economic Status

The social or financial position of an individual or group within a society, often measured by income, wealth, and employment.

Homelessness

The condition of lacking a stable, permanent, and adequate place to live, often resulting in living on the streets, in shelters, or in temporary housing.

Rise of Homosexual Families

The increasing visibility and acceptance of families headed by same-sex couples, reflecting societal changes in the understanding of family structures.