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Why can a secondary source be more helpful than a primary source sometimes?
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∙ 13y ago
Answer this question… To evaluate the perspective of a witness to the event
Earl Herman
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∙ 13y agoA secondary source sums up the major points of one or more primary sources. Primary sources usually include tedious methods and procedures sections that may be of little usefulness. For example, textbooks would be considered primary sources, while the actually scientific papers that the textbook is based on are the primary sources.
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∙ 6y agoAnswer this question… To evaluate the perspective of a witness to the event
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∙ 11y agoSecondary sources interpret the primary for you, so they generally contain less raw data and more bias. In addition, because you're getting the information second-hand, you are more likely to get something wrong, because you're relying on the assumption that you understand the secondary source and that the secondary source understood the first.
Adam Sedillo
a secondary source summarizes large amounts of evidence apex
Ramzambi Shamsul
When you do not need many details about the experiment
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When is a secondary source more helpful that a primary source?
A secondary source is more helpful when you are looking for analysis, interpretation, or synthesis of information already presented in primary sources. It can provide additional context, perspective, or critical assessment of the primary sources.
When is a secondary source more helpful than a primary source?
When you are not an expert in the field being studied in the experiment
Why can a secondary source more helpful than a primary source?
They summarize conclusions about primary sources.
Is Pericles speech considered a primary or a secondary source?
is pericles primary source or secondary source
Is a diary primary or secondary?
It is a primary source.
Is an encyclopedia a primary source?
No, an encyclopedia is a secondary source.
Is the Rosetta stone secondary or primary source?
it is a primary source
Is film of an event a primary source or a secondary source?
secondary
Is the picture of Jamestown a secondary or primary source?
Secondary source
What do you call a secondary source which has primary sources in it?
It is a secondary source.
Is the Declaration of Independence a primary source or a secondary source?
Primary
Is the Mayflower Compact a primary or secondary source?
Primary Source
