Which source listed below is a secondary source?
A) a magazine's interpretation of a survey by an expert on the subject
B) a journal article by a professor who is an expert on the subject
C) a survey by a nationally known and respected polling organization
D) a study by an expert researcher

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A magazine's interpretation is a secondary source because it is not the original source of the information. Rather, it is someone else's interpretation or analysis of the data or research from another source (in this case, the survey conducted by an expert on the subject). B, C, and D are all primary sources because they are original sources of information or research conducted by experts in the subject area.

Which Source Listed Below Is a Secondary Source