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Evaluating Economics Information — Quiz

Question 4 • CMS 2026-2027 Economics and Personal Finance INITIAL CREDIT

Which is an example of a secondary source?

Answer
A
Government statistics regarding mortgage rates.
B
A podcast making recommendations on what stocks to buy and sell.
C
A journal of an investment banker during the Great Depression.
D
Video footage of an interview with the head of the Federal Reserve.

Explanation

A secondary source interprets information or offers analysis rather than providing firsthand evidence. A podcast recommending stocks is giving commentary and advice, so it is a secondary source. Government statistics, a banker’s journal, and interview footage are original records or firsthand material.

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