Sources of Information Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a type of source of information?

  • Newspapers
  • Opinions (correct)
  • Books
  • Websites
  • What is one example of a primary source of information?

  • Review article
  • Interview transcript (correct)
  • Encyclopedia
  • Textbook
  • Which of the following is an example of a secondary source of information?

  • Diary entry from a historical figure
  • Scientific research paper (correct)
  • Government report
  • Autobiography
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a primary source of information?

    <p>Interpretation or analysis of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a secondary source of information?

    <p>Interview with a historian about the Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of primary source of information?

    <p>Textbooks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sources of Information

    • A tertiary source is NOT a type of source of information

    Primary Sources of Information

    • Original data or research, such as surveys, experiments, and interviews
    • Examples include: diaries, letters, photographs, and original research data

    Secondary Sources of Information

    • Information that has been interpreted, analyzed, or compiled from primary sources
    • Examples include: textbooks, articles, and books that summarize or analyze primary data

    Characteristics of Primary Sources of Information

    • Not edited or interpreted by others
    • Original and first-hand
    • Examples of primary sources do NOT include textbooks or articles that summarize or analyze data

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    Test your knowledge on different types of sources of information with this quiz. Identify which option is not a type of source, determine an example of a primary source, and identify an example of a secondary source.

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