By using the dropdown arrow, indicate, in each case, whether the source can be regarded as a primary, secondary or tertiary source.

Question

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The transcript of a recorded interview with a research subject during an empirical research study  

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An encyclopaedia article on the history of modern music and musicians 

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An academic journal article analysing and reviewing research findings on a particular topic in a subject field  

A.
Secondary source  

B.
Tertiary source  

C.
Primary source  

Answer 1

• The transcript of a recorded interview with a research subject during an empirical research study: C. Primary source

• An encyclopaedia article on the history of modern music and musicians: B. Tertiary source

• An academic journal article analysing and reviewing research findings on a particular topic in a subject field: A. Secondary source