A news report on CNN that describes recently published research on a new treatment for colds is an example of a(n)
A) anecdote.
B) primary source.
C) secondary source.
D) peer-reviewed report.

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The news report on CNN is a secondary source because it is reporting on research that was done by someone else. It is not a primary source because CNN did not conduct the research themselves. It is also not a peer-reviewed report because it is not published in a scientific journal and has not undergone the process of peer-review. Lastly, it is not an anecdote because it is a factual report on research and not a personal story or experience.

A News Report on CNN That Describes Recently Published Research