Primary Secondary and Tertiary Sources

Which of the following is a primary source in scientific research?

• A research article presenting original findings

• A textbook summarizing various studies

• A review article analyzing multiple research papers

• An encyclopedia entry on a scientific topic

What is a secondary source in the context of scientific literature?

• A lab notebook documenting an experiment

• A journal article reviewing multiple studies

• A dataset collected from an experiment

• A conference presentation of new research

Which of the following is considered a tertiary source?

• A scientific encyclopedia

• A peer-reviewed research paper

• A laboratory report

• A raw data set

In scientific research, which source type is typically used to gather background information?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Experimental data

Which of the following best describes a primary source in science?

• It provides a summary of existing research

• It presents original data or findings

• It offers an analysis of multiple studies

• It compiles information from various sources

What type of source is a meta-analysis in scientific research?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Experimental source

Which source would you consult for a comprehensive overview of a scientific topic?

• Primary research article

• Secondary review article

• Tertiary textbook

• Experimental report

In the context of scientific experiments, what is a primary source?

• A published review article

• A textbook chapter

• A research paper with original data

• A scientific magazine article

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a secondary source?

• Summarizes existing research

• Analyzes multiple studies

• Presents original experimental data

• Provides context and background

What type of source is typically used to verify experimental results?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• None of the above