How Does a Researcher Know If Data Are from a Primary

question 11

Multiple Choice

How does a researcher know if data are from a primary source? The researcher:

• A) checks with other researchers for their opinion and goes with the majority.
• B) identifies where the data were found and uses geographic proximity to other primary sources as support.
• C) tries to identify common themes and patterns.
• D) thoroughly evaluates the data with all means available to determine its status as a primary source.

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Definitions:

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