Primary vs. Secondary Sources
The difference between primary and secondary sources is quite simple. It deals with the level of analytics that separates the source from the initial raw data. Secondary sources are what most students use for research projects. These sources include:
Primary sources are sources that don't divulge any analysis. These sources include:
For example, creating a survey for an analysis that you're conducting would be a primary source, however the article you publish with this analysis is a secondary source for those citing it.
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