Which of the following instances best exemplifies the use of primary research?
A)Clara cites a survey conducted by a leading research hospital.
B)Deb paraphrases a biography of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr.
C)Lima quotes from the most recent U.S.Census.
D)Jackson reports data from the survey he conducted for his speech.

Question

Which of the following instances best exemplifies the use of primary research? 
A)Clara cites a survey conducted by a leading research hospital.
B)Deb paraphrases a biography of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr.
C)Lima quotes from the most recent U.S.Census.
D)Jackson reports data from the survey he conducted for his speech.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Conducting a survey for one's own research is an example of primary research. Therefore, Jackson's report of the data from the survey he conducted is an example of using primary research. The other answer choices involve secondary research such as citing a survey conducted by someone else, paraphrasing a biography, and quoting from a census.

Which of the Following Instances Best Exemplifies the Use of Primary