Question

question 4 of 10
what is one advantage a secondary source has over a primary source?

a. a secondary source provides an interpretation from an eyewitness
to an event.

b. a secondary source summarizes complex subjects by
synthesizing multiple sources.

c. a secondary source always presents information objectively.

d. a secondary source is free of bias.

Explanation:

• Option A: Eyewitness interpretations are primary sources, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Secondary sources (e.g., textbooks, reviews) synthesize and summarize information from multiple primary or secondary sources, making complex topics more accessible. This is a key advantage.
• Option C: Secondary sources can have bias (e.g., a historian’s perspective influenced by ideology), so "always" is wrong.
• Option D: No source is entirely free of bias, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. A secondary source summarizes complex subjects by synthesizing multiple sources.