Question

1. what characterizes secondary sources? a. direct accounts b. analysis of original data c. general overview d. raw statistics 5. what makes a source authoritative? a. publication date b. writing style c. expert qualifications d. text length 6. what makes expert opinions valuable? a. relationship with the audience b. length of statements made c. personal connection to topic d. field expertise

Explanation:

• For question 4, secondary sources analyze or interpret original data. They are not direct accounts or raw statistics. A general overview can be part of a secondary - source but the key is analysis of original data.
• For question 5, an authoritative source is often determined by the expert qualifications of the author(s). Publication date, writing style, and text length do not inherently make a source authoritative.
• For question 6, expert opinions are valuable mainly due to the field expertise of the experts. Relationship with the audience, length of statements, or personal connection to the topic are not the main factors that make expert opinions valuable.

Answer:

1. B. Analysis of original data
2. C. Expert qualifications
3. D. Field expertise